GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| rig | to fit out with rigging |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| progeny | descendants |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |