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
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
gustythe sensation of taste
ossifyto change into bone
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law