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
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
waketo be or remain awake
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent