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 |
|---|---|
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| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
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