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
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
effluviuman invisible emanation
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)