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
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate