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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equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
forteone's strong point
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end