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19 Cards in this Set
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Concise (adjective)
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Using few words in speaking or writing.
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Brevity (noun)
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Briefness or shortness in speaking or writing.
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Reticent (adjective)
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Not talking much - reserved.
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Terse (adjective)
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Using only the words that are needed to make a point, sometimes rude.
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Alibi (noun)
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An excuse.
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Clue (noun)
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A hint leading to a solution.
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Evidence (noun)
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Information - proof.
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Sleuth (noun)
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Detective.
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Witness (noun)
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Someone at the scene, or to provide knowledge.
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Motive (noun)
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Reason.
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Red Herring (noun)
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A distraction.
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Cowered (verb)
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Crouch or tremble in fear.
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Impotent (adjective)
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Powerless
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Sluice (noun)
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A drain.
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Immenseley (adjective)
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Great(ly)
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Valiant (adjective)
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Brave.
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Consolation (adjective)
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Comfort.
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Gait (noun)
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A way of walking or running.
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Providence (noun)
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A gift
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