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 |
|---|---|
| bacchanalia | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| collected | gathered together |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |