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 |
|---|---|
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| singular | of or relating to a separate person or thing : individual |