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Lesson 1 - 4
SAT Prep
| SAT Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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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