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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relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
meteto give out by measure : dole out
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle