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
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
outstripto go faster or farther than
atypicalnot typical : irregular
delusivelikely to delude
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
civilof or relating to citizens