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SAT Study Words 01
Words Relating to Using Few Words or Being Quiet
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Language - English
11th Grade
09/20/2009

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Brevity
Definition
N. Briefness or conciseness in speech or writing
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Concise
Definition
Adj. Using few words in speaking or writing
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Laconic
Definition
Adj. Using few words in speech
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Pithy
Definition
Adj. Brief and full of meaning and substance; concise
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Quiescent
Definition
Adj. Quiet; still; inactive
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Reticent
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Adj. Not talking much; reserved
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Succinct
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Adj. Clearly and briefly stated; concise
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Taciturn
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Adj. Silent; sparing of words; close-mouthed
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Terse
Definition
Adj. Using only the words that are needed to make the point; very concise, sometimes to the point of rudeness
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