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 |
|---|---|
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| endorse | to write on the back of |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |