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
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
carefreefree from care: such as
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
remissionthe act or process of remitting