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 |
|---|---|
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| harbinger | something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |