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
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
roosteran adult male domestic chicken
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
stemthe main trunk of a plant