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
galea strong current of air:
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
stenchstink
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
codifyto reduce to a code
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
conventionagreement
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug