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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |