Get to the Point! Flashcards
1
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co, con
A
together, with
2
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cis
A
cut
3
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brev
A
brief
4
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cur
A
run, course
5
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concise (adj)
A
brief and to the point (con-altogether+cis cut)
6
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laconic (adj)
A
disposed to using a few words
7
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succinct (adj)
A
spoken or written in a clear and precise manner
8
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brusque (adj)
A
rudely, abrupt
9
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abridge (v)
A
to shorten a written text
10
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brevity (n)
A
quality of succinct expression
11
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conspire (v)
A
to plan together secretly to commit an illegal act
12
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concur (v)
A
to agree
13
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concord (n)
A
a state of harmony
14
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congenital adj)
A
existing at birth
15
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schism (n)
A
a division into political or religious factions
