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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| gargoyle | a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |