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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| probe | a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity) |
| varnish | a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| spare | not being used |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| regent | a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign |