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.

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vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
betrothto promise to marry
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
inebriateone who is drunk
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions