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
agapewide open : gaping
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
sounda particular auditory impression : tone