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 |
|---|---|
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |