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 |
|---|---|
| conflagration | fire |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |