GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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WordMeaning
outgoinggoing away : departing
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
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convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
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germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
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titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned