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 |
|---|---|
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| commune | talk over |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |