GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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WordMeaning
alludeto make indirect reference
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
prepossessingcreating prejudice
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor