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
decreean order usually having the force of law
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
galea strong current of air:
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute