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
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual