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 |
|---|---|
| indite | make up |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |