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Lesson 1 - 4
SAT Prep
SAT Word | Definition |
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Concise | Brief and to the point. (Succinct, Terse) |
Laconic | Disposed to using few words. (Taciturn, Reticent) |
Succinct | Spoken or written in a clear and precise manner. (Concise, Terse) |
Brusque | Rudely abrupt. (Curt, Abrupt) |
Abridge | To shorten a written text. (Abbreviate, Curtail, Prune, Synopsize) |
Brevity | Quality of succinct expression. (Conciseness, Pithiness, Succinctness) |
Judicious | Showing sound judgment; prudent. (Wise, Sagacious, Prudent) |
Adjudicate | To hear and judge a case. (Judge, Arbitrate) |
Astute | Shrewd; keen. (Incisive, Shrewd, Canny, Perspicacious) |
Scrutinize | To examine carefully. (Analyze Peruse, Probe, Inspect) |
Perjure | To lie under oath. |
Prudent | Using good judgment. (Judicious, Sensible, Politic, Shrewd) |
Eloquent | Well spoken. (Articulate, Expressive, Fluent) |
Loquacious | Very talkative (Garrulous, Voluble, Expansive) |
Circumlocution | Evasive speech; talking around the subject. (Evasion) |
Colloquial | Conversational; using everyday language. |
Grandiloquent | Speaking in a pompous manner. (Florid) |
Elocution | Expressive delivery of public speech. (Enunciation) |
Benefactor | One who supports or helps another. (Philanthropist) |
Benign | Harmless (Innocuous, Kindly) |
Benevolent | Kind; considerate. (Altruistic, Munificent, Gracious) |
Benediction | An expression of good wishes. (Blessing) |
Euphemism | The substitution of an inoffensive term for an offensive one. |
Eulogy | A praising tribute. (Accolade, Panegyric) |
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