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
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
cursiverunning
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
smudgeto make a smudge on
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
retrenchcut down