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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |