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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WordMeaning
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
homespunspun or made at home
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy