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
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
sentinelsentry
extolto praise highly : glorify
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish