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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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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
generateto bring into existence: such as
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
credencemental acceptance as true or real
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed