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 |
|---|---|
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |