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
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
fellskin
severto put or keep apart : divide
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist