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 |
|---|---|
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| lectern | a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| reverberate | reflect |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| mandate | an authoritative command |