Select the word that can replace the given phrase:
A single book that gives all the main facts about a subject in a short form
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Compendium
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Anthology | a book of poems or stories by different writers (pieces of writing, not facts on a subject) | Our English reader is an anthology of short stories. |
| (2) Lexicon | all the words of a language, or a dictionary of them | The word “selfie” is now part of the English lexicon. |
| (3) Manuscript | a book or paper written by hand, or a writer’s copy before it is printed | The museum has an old manuscript written on palm leaves. |
| (4) Compendium (answer) | a book that brings together all the main facts about a subject in a short, complete form | Before the quiz, Arjun read a compendium of Indian history from cover to cover. |