GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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WordMeaning
redressto set right : remedy
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
gustthe sensation of taste
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
dominaterule