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
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
requiteto make return for : repay
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
finishto come to an end : terminate
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
hauntto visit often : frequent
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt