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
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
pliantpliable
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
disclaimto make a disclaimer
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
fructifyto bear fruit
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes