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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| motley | variegated in color |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| collate | to compare critically |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |