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
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
predetermineforeordain
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric