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HOT WORDS Lesson 1

Words relating to using few words or being quiet

Vocabulary WordDefinition
brevity briefness or conciseness in speech or writing (n.) Limted space in the newsletter makes brevity essential.
concise using few words in speaking or writing (adj.) A concise explanation is preferable to a long-winded one.
laconic using few words in speech (adj.) It was just too hot to give more than a laconic response to the question.
pithy brief and full of meaning and substance (adj.) Jenny searched for a pithy quotation about courage.
quiescent quiet; still; inactive (adj.) On long summer weekends, the city loses its bustle and is strangely quiescent.
reticent not talking much; reserved (adj.) He's shy and reticent, but she never stops talking.
succinct clearly and briefly stated (adj.) Mr. Phillips asked us to write a succinct summary of our term papers.
taciturn silent; sparing or words; close-mouthed (adj.) Throughout the party, Larry was moody and taciturn. No one heard a peep from him.
terse using only the words that are needed to make the point; very concise, sometimes to the point of rudeness (adj.) The principal's terse reply was clear: "No dogs at school."
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