GRE Word List
CONCISE
marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
The meaning of the word concise is marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| fester | to generate pus |
| spare | not being used |