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
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family