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
trenchantkeen
whittlea large knife
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
precipitantprecipitate
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence