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
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
crescendoa gradual increase
maneuvera military or naval movement
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly