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
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
effusionan act of effusing
severto put or keep apart : divide
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial