GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous