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
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
boorpeasant
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
extrudeto force, press, or push out
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder