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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |