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
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination