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
meleea confused struggle
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
pendingduring
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
bentunenclosed grassland