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 |
|---|---|
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| callous | being hardened and thickened |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| leave-taking | departure |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |