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
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
denominationan act of denominating
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
unbridledunrestrained
enraptureto fill with delight
renderto melt down
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous