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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virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
affirmationthe act of affirming
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
mausoleuma large tomb
parochialof or relating to a church parish