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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |