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
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
incognitowith one's identity concealed
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor