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
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
actuaryclerk
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
mutedbeing mute : silent
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance