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
symmetrybalanced proportions
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
conventionagreement
uproariousmarked by uproar
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
meddlesomegiven to meddling
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment