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1
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a piece of writing that tells you what sth or sb is like

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description

describe sth, v

2
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a story of sth that has happened

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narrative

3
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the process of considering how two things or people are similar or different

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comparison

compare A with/to B, v

4
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a reason or reasons that sb uses to show that sth ist true or correct

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argument

argue for/against sth, v

5
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write sth quickly

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jot sth down

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directly connected with or important to what is being discussed

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relevant (to sth)

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create and develop sth

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build sth up

8
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a description of the general points about sth but not the details

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outline

outline sth, v

9
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(of ideas, thoughts, etc.)

logical, well-organized, and clear

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coherent

opp.: incoherent

10
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move away from the subject that you should be discussing

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wander off the subject

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inf.

use a lot of words without saying anything interesting or important

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to waffle

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a piece of writing, e.g. an essay, that is not in its final form.

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draft

13
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read sth carefully from beginning to end

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read sth through

14
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a change, addition or improvement to sth

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revision

revise sth, v

15
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read and correct a piece of written or printed work

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proofread sth

16
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resulting from a lack of thought or attention

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careless