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 |
|---|---|
| nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| hirsute | hairy |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| giddy | dizzy |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |