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 |
|---|---|
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| fatalism | a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them |
| finery | ornament |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| ram | a male sheep |