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
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)