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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| puerile | juvenile |