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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
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
edificebuilding
hideto put out of sight : secrete
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover