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
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
schismdivision
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned