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concise (adj)
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brief and to the point
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get to the point
con/cis My two-page paper was too concise for the teacher. |
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laconic (adj)
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disposed to using few words
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get to the point
My brother always is very laconic when approaching my grandmother. |
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succinct (adj)
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spoken or written in a clear and precise manner
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get to the point
Commericals on T.V. must be very succinct and consise. |
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brusque (adj)
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rudely abrupt
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get to the point
brev The secretary at the desk acted very brusque towards our arrival. |
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abridge (v)
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to shorten a written text
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get to the point
brev Everybody celebrated the new abridged Science textbooks. |
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brevity (n)
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quality of succinct expression
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get to the point
brev At last year's graduation ceremony, the speechs were greatly appreciated for their brevity. |
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conspire (v)
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to plan together secretly to commit an illegal act
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get to the point
con The gangsters of New York were conspiring a grand hiest at a national bank. |
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concur (v)
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to agree
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get to the point
con/cur The doctors concurred that her symptoms displayed signs of strep throat. |
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concord (n)
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a state of harmony
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get to the point
con The two Indian tribes put down their weapons and concorded with one another. |
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congenital (adj)
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existing at birth
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get to the point
con Susie has congenital athletic capabilities. |
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schism (n)
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a division into political or religious factions
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get to the point
cis Will and his mom had a schism over whether or not he could attend the party. |
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incisive (adj)
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having or indicating keen insight
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get to the point
cis The teacher incisively explained the structure for our upcoming paper. |
