GRE Word List

TERSE

using few words : devoid of superfluity

The meaning of the word terse is using few words : devoid of superfluity.

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WordMeaning
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
tillerone that tills : cultivator
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship