GRE Word List
TERSE
concise; abrupt; pithy
The meaning of the word terse is concise; abrupt; pithy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orifice | mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth |
| ceremonious | marked by formality; extremely formal and polite; CF. ceremony: conventional social courtesy |
| xenophobia | fear or hatred of foreigners; N. xenophobe |
| fete | honor at a festival; celebrate or honor with a feast; N. (outdoor) festival or feast; CF. feast |
| jurisdiction | right and power to apply the law; authority |
| orthodox | traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine |
| coma | deep prolonged unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe blow |
| migrant | changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates |
| exegesis | explanation, especially of biblical(of the bible) passages |
| unprepossessing | unattractive |
