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
overwhelmupset
fienddevil
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
swathea band used in swathing
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter