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
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
impoliticnot politic : unwise
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign