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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| leonine | of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |