2013gre考试：3月gre作文必备词汇（三）
abreast [ E5brest ] adv 并排地，齐头并进的，比肩的(up to a particular standard or level)
(例)keeps abreast of the latest trends 与最新的潮流齐头并进。
(记)a+breast 胸
abridge [E5brIdV] v. 删减，缩短，压缩(to reduce the length of a written text;condense)
(反)condensed ◆ unabridged 浓缩的 ◆ 未压缩的
(反)amplify(扩大) extend in length;protract(延长)
(记)参考：abbreviate缩写;brief简报
(例)The rights of citizens must not be abridged. 公民权利不能擅予削减。
abrogate [5AbrEJ^eIt] v. 废除(法令等);取消(to abolish by authoritative action)
(反)embrace支持 uphold支持 institute创立
(记)ab(否定)+rog(问)+ate→不再值得过问→干脆取消;参考：interrogate(审问)
(例)This custom was abrogated years ago. 这一惯例多年前业已废除。
abrupt [E5brQpt ] adj. 突然的, 陡峭的, 生硬的(unexpectedly sudden)
(记)rupt折断 参考：rupture 破裂，裂开bankrupt破产corrupt v. 腐败，堕落
abscission [Ab5siFn] v. 切断
(反)abscission ◆ process of grafting 切断 ◆ 嫁接