Terse
/tˈɜrs/
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Definition
(adj) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
Sentence Examples
Mary's email was very terse and it was clear that she was upset about something.
He was always terse on the telephone.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He gave a very ____ reply to the reporter's question, making it clear that he did not want to discuss the issue today.