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
renderto melt down
crabbedmarked by a forbidding moroseness
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
documentproof
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to