GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor