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 |
|---|---|
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |