GRE Word List
BRUSQUE
markedly short and abrupt
The meaning of the word brusque is markedly short and abrupt.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
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| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |