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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| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
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| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |