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 |
|---|---|
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |