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concisely meaningful
"The instructors pithy explanations were easy to understand." |
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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
(no-nonsense, practical, business-like, sensible) |
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plain, lacking liveliness
"Her prosaic recital of the the poem bored the audience." |
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to reject, renounce
"The people wanted the dictator to abjure his evil policies." |
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to abolish, usually by authority
"The bill of rights assures that the government cannot abrogate our right to a free press." |
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bitterness, discord
"The problem was resolved without any acrimony." |
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keen insight
"Because of his mathematical acumen, Larry was able to solve the problem more quickly than his peers." |
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to sketch out in a vague way
"The coach adumbrated a game plan but none of the athletes knew what to do." |
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eagerness, speed
"They opened their gifts with great alacrity." |
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a cursed, detested person
"I don't want to see that murderer, he's an anathema to me." |
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a strong dislike, repugnance
"Because you are a liar and a thief, I feel nothing but antipathy for you." |
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praise
"The crowd welcomed their hero with approbation." |
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to take without justification
"She arrogated all of my candy." |
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practicing restraint as a means of self discipline, usually religious
"The priest lives an ascetic life, devoid of tv, savory food, and other pleasures." |
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a curse, expression of ill-will
"The rival politicians repeatedly cast aspersions on each others integrity." |
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hard-working, diligent
"Santa's assiduous elves built up a massive supply of toys in preparation for Christmas." |
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To coax using flattery
"Garry blandished Amy into giving him her number." |
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a gift or blessing
"The good weather has been a boon for many businesses located near the beach." |
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short, abrupt, dismissive
"The captains brusque manner offended many passengers." |
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