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
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
sluggarda habitually lazy person
concurto express agreement
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details