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 |
|---|---|
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |