GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
engenderbeget
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
egregiousconspicuous
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
reeksmoke
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language