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
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
askewout of line : at an angle
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
ancillarysubordinate
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt