GRE Word List
TERSE
using few words : devoid of superfluity
The meaning of the word terse is using few words : devoid of superfluity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |