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 |
|---|---|
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |