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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abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
imminentready to take place : happening soon
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
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