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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| reverberate | reflect |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |