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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WordMeaning
residualremainder
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
groucha fit of bad temper