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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| pyromaniac | a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |