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 |
|---|---|
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |