Daily Archives: June 1, 2011
GRE Word of the Day: Abridge (v)
Abridge (v)
A+ bridge….. By constructing bridge, we shorten distance between two places. So abridge edition of a book is a compact edition of large one.
(Courtesy: aas-jakobsen.no )
>> To reduce the length of (a written text); condense.
>> to reduce in scope : DIMINISH
>> to shorten in duration or extent
>> to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense
( Courtesy: balsabridge.com )
>> attempts to abridge the right of free speech
>> modern transportation that abridges distance
