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
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
attireto put garments on : dress
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses