Succinct
mediumsuk-SINGKT
adjective
Definition
Briefly and clearly expressed
Examples
“She gave a succinct explanation of the complex issue.”
“His succinct writing impressed the editor.”
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GRE Tip
Succinct is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "concise" or "brief" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "verbose".
Related GRE Words
concise
Giving a lot of information clearly and in few words; brief but comprehensive
laconic
Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
aphoristic
Containing or characterized by aphorisms; concise and memorable
compendious
Containing a lot of information in a concise form; comprehensive yet brief
pithy
Concise and forcefully expressive
terse
Sparing in the use of words; abrupt
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