GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
sequesterto set apart : segregate
maneuvera military or naval movement
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
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ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture