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 |
|---|---|
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| dynamic | marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| imbibe | drink |
| viable | capable of living |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |