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(n.) shortness
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brevity
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The speech was notable more for its __________ than for its clarity.
SYN: conciseness, terseness, pithiness ANT: verbosity, long-windedness, prolixity |
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(v.) to conduct or bear oneself, behave;
to be in agreement |
comport
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As the students left the building, the principal reminded them to ___________ themselves as emissaries of the school.
SYN: deport oneself, agree, concur |
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(adj.) expressing much in a few words
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concise
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As a rule of thumb, editors and readers appreciate writing that is __________ and forceful.
SYN: breif, succinct, terse, pithy, to the point ANT: wordy, verbose, long-winded, prolix |
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(adj.) sober or serious in manner, modest
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demure
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Despite her __________ appearance, she is a competitive speed skater, always ready for a challenge on ice.
SYN: shy, diffident, sedate, semmly, decorous ANT: bold, forward, assertive, immodest |
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(n.) a lessening in value;
a belitting |
depreciation
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The accountant calculated the __________ of the computer over a period of five years.
SYN: cheapening, lowering, devaluation ANT: increase, appreciation, enhancement |
