GRE Word List
TERSE
concise; abrupt; pithy
The meaning of the word terse is concise; abrupt; pithy.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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orifice | mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth |
ceremonious | marked by formality; extremely formal and polite; CF. ceremony: conventional social courtesy |
xenophobia | fear or hatred of foreigners; N. xenophobe |
fete | honor at a festival; celebrate or honor with a feast; N. (outdoor) festival or feast; CF. feast |
jurisdiction | right and power to apply the law; authority |
orthodox | traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine |
coma | deep prolonged unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe blow |
migrant | changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates |
exegesis | explanation, especially of biblical(of the bible) passages |
unprepossessing | unattractive |