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
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
smotherto kill by depriving of air
plumagethe feathers of a bird
abjureto renounce upon oath
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
propsomething that props or sustains : support
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
filchto steal secretly or casually
componenta constituent part : ingredient
compartmenta separate division or section