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
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
deprecateto express disapproval of
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
aperturean opening or open space : hole
ancillarysubordinate