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
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable