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
upshotthe final result : outcome
sybaritevoluptuary
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
decreean order usually having the force of law