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
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
residualremainder
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
conventionagreement
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
steeplofty
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute