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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| Word | Meaning |
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| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |