GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
precipitousprecipitate
collateto compare critically
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude