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
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
ripto tear or split apart or open
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
stem_fromarise from; originate from
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
ligneousof or resembling wood
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as