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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| gadfly | any of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| exploit | deed |