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

WordMeaning
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
paragona model of excellence or perfection
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression