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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| raiment | clothing |
| topography | the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| thespian | actor |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
| demerit | offense |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |