GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
affinityrelationship by marriage
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
condescendto assume an air of superiority
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
proletariana member of the proletariat