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Vocab 5-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Explicit (adj.) | Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt |
| Adept (adj.) | Very skilled or proficient at something |
| Curtail (v.) | To stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something |
| Callous (adj.) | Showing or having insensitive and cruel disregard for others |
| Fallacy (n.) | An idea or belief that is false but many people think is true |
| Imperative (adj.) | Not to be avoided or evaded; absolutely necessary |
| Orator (n.) | A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled |
| Esoteric (adj.) | Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest |
| Digress (v.) | To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing |
| Dearth (n.) | A scarcity or lack of something |
| Morbid (adj.) | Related to unpleasant or gloomy subjects (such as death) |
| Prudent (adj.) | Cautious; having or showing careful, good judgment |
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