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 |
|---|---|
| anchor | a device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom |
| pending | during |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| sleek | slick |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |