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
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
odoroushaving an odor: such as
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
retaliateto return like for like