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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |