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
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine