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 |
|---|---|
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |