Week 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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pithy
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(adj.) brief, concise (to describe a comment or person)
2
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succinct
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(adj.) brief, concise (to describe a comment or sometimes a person)
3
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terse
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(adj.) brief, concise (to describe a comment or a person, but sometimes indicating a slight sense of irritation)
4
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laconic
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(adj.) brief, concise (to describe a comment or a person)
5
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taciturn
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(adj.) quiet, reserved (referring to a person)
6
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zygomatic
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(adj.) of or relating to the cheekbone
7
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axiom
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(n.) a universally accepted principle or rule
8
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vignette
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(n.) a brief, evocative description, account, or episode
9
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anemic
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(adj.) lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness
10
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voracious
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(adj.) exceedingly eager or avid
