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 |
|---|---|
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| paltry | inferior |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |