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
plaitpleat
consortassociate
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
franticemotionally out of control
modishfashionable
aspirantone who aspires
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
relishcharacteristic flavor
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull