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 |
|---|---|
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| annals | a record of events arranged in yearly sequence |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| duration | continuance in time |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |