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
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
fervidvery hot : burning
comportto be fitting : accord
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
ruffiana brutal person : bully
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands