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
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
abbreviateto make briefer
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
fetefestival
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table