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
submissivesubmitting to others
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
naivetea naive remark or action
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
surmountto prevail over : overcome
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
enhanceheighten