GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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WordMeaning
garnerto gather into storage
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
lopsidedleaning to one side
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
dissembleto hide under a false appearance