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 |
|---|---|
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| endue | provide |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| demure | reserved |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |