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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adulterate | to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| megalomania | a mania (see mania |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |