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Writing Words

Vocabulary Words for English 10G

WordDefinitionSynonym
script (1) Something written; a text. (2) The text of a movie or play. (3) A simple computer program. handwriting
circumscribe (1) To draw a line around. (2) To limit narrowly. encircle, restrict
description The act or process of describing, of giving an account of in speech or writing. depiction
indescribable Impossible to describe; exceeding description. unspeakable
inscription (1) Something inscribed, like the writing on a coin. (2) A short signed message in a book given as a gift. message, engraving
manuscript (1) A book or document written by hand. (2) The author's copy of a book prepared for publication. handwriting
nondescript Lacking distinctive qualities; having no individual features or form. unremarkable
prescription A written order, especially by a physician, for medical treatment. order
scripture (1) A sacred writing or book. (2) A statement regarded as authoritative. Bible, Quran
subscription A purchase made by signed order, often for a magazine. (blank)
abridge To reduce the length of a written work; condense. condense, shorten, reduce
cliché A trite or over-used expression or idea. stereotype, truism, banality
embellish (1) To make beautiful by ornamentation. (2) To add ornamentation or fictitious details. decorate
exaggerate (1) To represent as greater than the actual case. (2) To enlarge or increase to an abnormal degree. overstate
guess (1) To predict a result or event without enough information. (2) To form a correct estimate or conjecture. conjecture, estimate
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