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
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
pantomimepantomimist
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light