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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |