GRE Word List
LACONIC
brief and to the point; using few words; terse
The meaning of the word laconic is brief and to the point; using few words; terse.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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peerless | having no equal; incomparable |
depravity | extreme corruption; wickedness; V. deprave |
disgorge | surrender something (stolen); eject; vomit; OP. gorge |
immaculate | spotless; flawless; absolutely clean |
subpoena | writ(written command issued by a court) summoning a witness to appear in court; V: summon with a subpoena |
rout | put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat |
purveyor | furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide |
pellucid | transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand |
discriminate | distinguish; make distinctions on the basis of preference |
dispel | scatter; drive away; cause to vanish |