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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conception | the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both |
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| piscatorial | piscatory |
| sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
| emblazon | to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |