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 |
|---|---|
| standstill | a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |