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
garishclothed in vivid colors
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
integralessential to completeness : constituent
fuddlebooze
sparseof few and scattered elements
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
fermentto undergo fermentation
compressto press or squeeze together
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode