GRE Word List
BRUSQUE
markedly short and abrupt
The meaning of the word brusque is markedly short and abrupt.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
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