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
impuissanceweakness
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
billowwave
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
hirsutehairy
finishto come to an end : terminate