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

WordMeaning
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
scrappyconsisting of scraps
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate