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
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential