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
residualremainder
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
recessthe action of receding : recession
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification