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
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
amendto put right
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
supersedeto cause to be set aside
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
conducivetending to promote or assist