GRE Word List
ABRIDGE
to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
The meaning of the word abridge is to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |