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 |
|---|---|
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| implode | to burst inward |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |