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 |
|---|---|
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |