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 |
|---|---|
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| romp | one that romps |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| nourishment | food |
| debut | a first appearance |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |