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
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
culminationthe action of culminating
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible