GRE Word List
COMPENDIUM
a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
The meaning of the word compendium is a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| prototype | an original model on which something is patterned : archetype |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| uninhibited | free from inhibition |
| extradition | the 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 |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |