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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
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation