GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

The meaning of the word brusque is markedly short and abrupt.

Random words

WordMeaning
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
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computeto determine especially by mathematical means
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