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 |
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| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| caption | the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed |
| apothegm | a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |