GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief