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 |
|---|---|
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |