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
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
baubletrinket
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
outmodednot being in style