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