compendium
a brief summary or collection of concise information on a particular subject
The book serves as a comprehensive compendium of historical events, providing detailed insights into significant moments in time.
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Exita brief summary or collection of concise information on a particular subject
The book serves as a comprehensive compendium of historical events, providing detailed insights into significant moments in time.
Set 304 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: compendium, enclave, levee, concealment, misdemeanor. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a brief summary or collection of concise information on a particular subject
The book serves as a comprehensive compendium of historical events, providing detailed insights into significant moments in time.
a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within a larger unit
The artist community has become an enclave of creativity, untouched by the hustle of the city around it.
an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river
The city invested millions in constructing a new levee to protect against potential flooding from the nearby river.
the act of hiding or keeping something secret
The concealment of the evidence raised suspicions about the integrity of the investigation.
a minor wrongdoing or a lesser crime than a felony
After being caught shoplifting, he was charged with a misdemeanor that will remain on his record for a year.