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 |
|---|---|
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| peerless | matchless |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| sleek | slick |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |