GRE Word List
BRUSQUE
markedly short and abrupt
The meaning of the word brusque is markedly short and abrupt.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
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| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
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| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |