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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WordMeaning
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
muddleto make turbid or muddy
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
commemorateto call to remembrance