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
trappingsoutward signs
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
expiateto make amends for
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype