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
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
reparablecapable of being repaired
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
inopportuneinconvenient
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion