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
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
detonationthe action or process of detonating
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
striatedmarked with striations or striae
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
inditemake up