GRE Word List
BRUSQUE
markedly short and abrupt
The meaning of the word brusque is markedly short and abrupt.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| steep | lofty |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| actuary | clerk |