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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oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
apiaristbeekeeper