GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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apparentopen to view : visible
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high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
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impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
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pantomimepantomimist
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation