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 |
|---|---|
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| reverie | daydream |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |