GRE Word List
PRECIS
abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text
The meaning of the word precis is abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thesis | opinion put forward and supported by reasoned arguments |
| behoove | be suited to; be incumbent upon; be right and necessary; Ex. It behooves one to do. |
| imperturbable | unshakably calm; placid |
| paraphrase | restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words |
| testator | maker of a will; CF. testatrix |
| psychosomatic | of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease) |
| sloth | slow moving tree-dwelling mammal; laziness; ADJ. slothful: lazy; indolent |
| headlong | hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV. |
| consecrate | dedicate; sanctify; declare as sacred; Ex. consecrate one's life to helping the poor |
| venerate | revere; treat with great respect |
