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 |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| whimsy | whim |
| visionary | having or marked by foresight and imagination |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| dour | stern |