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
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
generateto bring into existence: such as
cullto select from a group : choose
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
depleteto empty of a principal substance
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment