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
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
apostateone who commits apostasy
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship