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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WordMeaning
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
implicationsomething implied: such as
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
bugabooan imaginary object of fear