GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
obsequya funeral or burial rite
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague