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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |