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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WordMeaning
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
braga pompous or boastful statement
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy