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 |
|---|---|
| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
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| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| unsavory | insipid |
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| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |