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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aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
bestialof or relating to beasts
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept