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 |
|---|---|
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| sententious | given to or abounding in aphoristic expression |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |