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20 Cards in this Set
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consice (adj)
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brief and to the point
syn: terse, succinct |
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laconic (adj)
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disposed to using few words
syn: taciturn, reticent ant: loquacious |
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succint (adj)
Because commercial time during the Super Bowl runs over $3million // minute, it's good to be succinct. |
spoken or written in a clear and precise manner
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brusque (adj)
(variant: brusk) |
rudely abrupt ("ghetto")
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abridge (v)
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to shorten a written text
(abridged dictionary) |
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brevity (n.)
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quality of succint
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conspire (v)
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to plan together secretly to commit an illegal act.
(collude) |
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concur (v)
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to agree
(con - together, cur - run). |
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concord (n.)
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a state of agreement (harmony)
Syn / related: unanimity, consensus) |
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congenital (adj)
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existing at birth
Syn: innate, inborn |
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schism (n.)
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a division into political or religious factions (group).
Syn: rift |
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incisive (adj)
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having or indicating keen (sharp) insight
m-w impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation.) "incisive analysis" |
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judicious (adj)
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showing sound judgment; prudent
syn: judicious planning for the sat, may benefit my SAT score. |
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adjudicate (v)
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to hear and judge a case.
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astute (adj)
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shewd, keen, clever
syn: sagacious, incivsive ant: obtuse |
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scrutinize (v.)
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to examine carefully.
syn: analyze, peruse? (m-w: examine in detail, look over in casual manner) |
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perjure (v.)
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to lie under oath.
syn: prevaricate (to deviate from truth) |
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prudent (adj)
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using good judgment
(judicious) |
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jurisprudence (n.)
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the science or philosophy of LAW.
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jurisdiction (n.)
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to have control /or authority (as in law enforcement)
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