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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reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
knottymarked by or full of knots
cascadea steep usually small fall of water