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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WordMeaning
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
propsomething that props or sustains : support
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
foppishfoolish