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 |
|---|---|
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| migratory | of, relating to, or characterized by migration |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |