GRE Word List
BRUSQUE
markedly short and abrupt
The meaning of the word brusque is markedly short and abrupt.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| finery | ornament |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
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| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| travail | work especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
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