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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Word | Meaning |
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omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
edifice | building |
hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |