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 |
|---|---|
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| scotch | scottish |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |