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 |
|---|---|
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| boor | peasant |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |