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
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
enraptureto fill with delight