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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| grouse | any 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 |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |