From Answer Choice Analysis Flashcards by Maureen Gray | Brainscape

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Prolix

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Verbose

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Traduce

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Slander

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Prefatory

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Serving as an introduction

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Bombastic

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Pompous, overinflated

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Turgid

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swollen

when applied to speech: overinflated, showing off

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Cogent

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Clear, logical, coherent

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pellucid

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Clear, see-through

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sedulous

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Showing dedication and diligence

assiduous

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assiduous

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Showing great care and perseverance

sedulous

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adulation

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obsequious flattery

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paucity

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presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities

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modicum

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small quantity of something

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bevy

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a lot

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contumely (noun)

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contemptuous or humiliating action

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succor

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assistance or support in times of distress

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fructify

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to make something fruitful or productive

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Turbid

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Cloudy, opaque, or thick

Confused or obscure in meaning

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agog

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very eager or curious to hear something

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obeisant

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deferential respect