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
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due