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
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
slewa large number
reprisala retaliatory act
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess