GRE Word List
LACONIC
using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
The meaning of the word laconic is using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imply | to express indirectly |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| grudging | unwilling |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |