Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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Brevity
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(n.) Briefness or conciseness in speech or writng
2
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Concise
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(adj.) Using few words in speaking or writing
3
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Laconic
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(adj.) Using few words in speech
4
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Pithy
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(adj.) Brief and full of meaning and substance; concise
5
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Quiescent
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(adj.) Quiet; still; inactive
6
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Reticent
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(adj.) Not talking much; reserved
7
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Succinct
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(adj.) Clearly and briefly stated; concise
8
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Taciturn
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(adj.) Silent; sparing of words; close-mouthed
9
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Terse
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(adj.) Using only the words that are needed to make the point; very concise, sometimes to the point of rudeness
