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
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
outmodednot being in style
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
unkemptnot combed
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology