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 |
|---|---|
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| indite | make up |