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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| regimen | a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
| missive | a written communication : letter |