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 |
|---|---|
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| defer | put off |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |