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
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
beelinea straight direct course