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 |
|---|---|
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| forebears | ancestor |
| potentate | ruler |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |