GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
fienddevil
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry