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 |
|---|---|
| bulk | magnitude |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| devious | wandering |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |