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
delugean overflowing of the land by water
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief