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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WordMeaning
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
inertlacking the power to move
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
unsavoryinsipid