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
credencemental acceptance as true or real
quietudea quiet state : repose
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
cerebrationto use the mind : think
putrefyto make putrid
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly