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 |
|---|---|
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| disburse | to pay out : expend especially from a fund |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |