GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
queruloushabitually complaining
civilof or relating to citizens
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect