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20 Cards in this Set
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concise
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Using few words in speaking or writing.
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Brevity
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Briefness, shortness in speaking or writing.
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Reticent
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Not talking much; reserved
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terse
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using only words that are needed to make a point-sometimes rude!
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Alibi
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An excuse
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Clue
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hint leading to solution
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Evidence
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information-->proof
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Sleuth
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detective
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witness
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someone at the scene; to provide knowledge
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suspects
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someone thought to be guilty; to think someone as guilty.
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Motive
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reason
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Red herring
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Distraction
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cowered
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crouch or tremble on fear
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impotent
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powerless
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sluice
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a drain
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immensely
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great(ly);large
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valiant
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brave
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consolation
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comfort
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gait
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a way of walking;running
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providence
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gift!
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