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 |
|---|---|
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |