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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beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
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decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
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wreak | bring about |