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
longevitya long duration of individual life
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
plaitpleat
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable