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
recastto cast again
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
flukeflatfish
sepulchera place of burial : tomb