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 |
|---|---|
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| unfrock | defrock |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| assert | to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively |