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
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
outstripto go faster or farther than
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
rompone that romps
retainto keep in possession or use
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication