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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chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
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tatterto make ragged
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retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
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