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 |
|---|---|
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| feint | something feigned |
| pedestrian | commonplace |