GRE Word List

PRECIS

a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts

The meaning of the word precis is a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts.

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WordMeaning
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
expiateto make amends for
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
ensconceshelter
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
conveneto come together in a body
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
recountto relate in detail : narrate
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance