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
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
manumitto release from slavery
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal