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
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
regicidea person who kills a king
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
vendorone that vends : seller
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture