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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |