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 |
|---|---|
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| responsiveness | giving response : constituting a response : answering |
| plait | pleat |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |