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
boorpeasant
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
mulctfine
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction