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
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
fetefestival
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
conscientiousmeticulous
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever