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
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
grumbleto mutter in discontent
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages