GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
rallyto muster for a common purpose
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
dissentto withhold assent or approval
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
pranktrick
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity