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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| charlatan | quack |
| attest | to affirm to be true or genuine |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |