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 |
|---|---|
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| encumber | weigh down |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |