Precis Writing Hint 2

It is useful to learn certain one-word substitutions, that is, single words which convey the meaning expressed in a group of words.

For instance: “The arrived at the same time” may be written in a précis as “They arrived simultaneously”.
A couple of more examples may be added here.

(i) “You are liable to be called upon to explain your actions”. This can be shortened as follows: You are answerable for your actions.
(ii) This man is given to the luxurious of the table. Shortened form: This man is an epicure.
(iii) “You have many weaknesses. One of them is that you easily believe what people tell you and that you do not verify the facts”. This may be shortened as follow: One o your many weaknesses is that you are too credulous. (iv) “These two words are identical in sense and meaning”. Shortened form: These two words are synonyms.