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
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
waifa stray person or animal
clamornoisy shouting
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic