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
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
atypicalnot typical : irregular
constraintthe act of constraining
trekto make one's way arduously
hovelan open shed or shelter
denizeninhabitant
plauditan act or round of applause
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge