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
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
applicationan act of applying:
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
egressa place or means of going out : exit
beelinea straight direct course