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
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
blareto sound loud and strident
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
biennialoccurring every two years
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
besiegeto surround with armed forces
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic