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
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
proletariana member of the proletariat
ruffiana brutal person : bully
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
palliddeficient in color : wan
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
inebriateone who is drunk
incrustationa crust or hard coating
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt