GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
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obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion