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 |
|---|---|
| asteroid | any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| schism | division |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |