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.

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WordMeaning
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
museto become absorbed in thought
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
magnitudegreat size or extent
upshotthe final result : outcome
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
despota ruler with absolute power and authority