GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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WordMeaning
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
limpto walk lamely
hovelan open shed or shelter