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
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted