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
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
pugilistfighter
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
precipitousprecipitate