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
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted