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

WordMeaning
briskkeenly alert : lively
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
emanateto come out from a source
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
dozeto sleep lightly
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively