GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
boostto push or shove up from below
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
rankrelative standing or position
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated