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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nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
lampoonsatire
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
resurrectto raise from the dead
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply