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 |
|---|---|
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| microcosm | a little world |
| gerontology | the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics |
| growl | rumble |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |