GRE Word List

BRUSQUE

markedly short and abrupt

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

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WordMeaning
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
emollientmaking soft or supple
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach