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 |
|---|---|
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| scintilla | spark |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |