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
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
exegesisexposition
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling