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
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
swillwash
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
sledgesledgehammer
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces