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 |
|---|---|
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| impecunious | having very little or no money usually habitually : penniless |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |