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 |
|---|---|
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| amend | to put right |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |