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
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
degradationthe act or process of degrading
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
reparablecapable of being repaired
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young