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
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
mimicryan instance of mimicking
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
onusburden
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations