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
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
dourstern
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
firebranda piece of burning wood
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence