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

WordMeaning
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
obsessivetending to cause obsession
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
contagiona contagious disease
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something