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 |
|---|---|
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |