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
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
plumea feather of a bird: such as
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
patentopen to public inspection