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 |
|---|---|
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |