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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WordMeaning
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
imbibedrink
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
lugubriousmournful
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze