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
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
retributionrecompense
catholicroman catholic
strutto become turgid : swell
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result