GRE Word List
BRUSQUE
markedly short and abrupt
The meaning of the word brusque is markedly short and abrupt.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |