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
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
culverta transverse drain
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
componenta constituent part : ingredient
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
piscatorialpiscatory
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted