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08/13/2012

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Abridge
Definition

 to reduce in scope

(Abbreviated communication)

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Compendium
Definition

a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge

(abbreviated communication)

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cursory
Definition

rapidly and often superficially performed or produced

(abbreviated communication

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syllabus
Definition

a summary outline of a discourse, treatise, or course of study or of examination requirements

(abbreviated communication)

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Synopsis
Definition

a condensed statement or outline

(abbreviated communication)

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Terse
Definition

using few words : devoid of superfluity

(abbreviated communication)

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Abrupt
Definition

characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning

(act quickly)

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Apace
Definition

at a quick pace

(act quickly)

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Headlong
Definition

without deliberation

(act quickly)

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impetuous
Definition

marked by impulsive vehemence or passion

(act quickly)

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Precipitate (verb)
Definition

to move or act with violent or unwise speed

(act quickly)

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Abet
Definition

to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose

(assist)

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Advocate
Definition

one that supports or promotes the interests of another

(assist)

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ancillary
Definition

auxiliary, supplementary <the need for ancillary evidence>

(assist)

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Bolster
Definition

to give a boost to

(assist)

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corroborate
Definition

to support with evidence or authority : make more certain

(assist)

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Countenance
Definition

bearing or expression that offers approval or sanction : moral support

(assist)

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espouse
Definition

to take up and support as a cause : become attached to

(assist)

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Mainstay
Definition

a chief support

(assist)

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Munificent
Definition

adj. characterized by great liberality or generosity

(assist)

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proponent
Definition

one who argues in favor of something

(assist)

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stalwart
Definition

an unwavoring partisan

(assist)

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sustenance
Definition

something that gives support, endurance, or strength

(assist)

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Bilious
Definition

of or indicative of a peevish ill-natured disposition

(bad mood)

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dudgeon
Definition

a fit or state of indignation —often used in the phrase in high dudgeon

(bad mood)

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irascible
Definition

marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger

(bad mood)

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pettish
Definition

fretful, peevish

(bad mood)

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petulant
Definition

characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish

(bad mood)

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pique
Definition

a transient feeling of wounded vanity : resentment <a fit of pique>

(bad mood)

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querulous
Definition

habitually complaining

(bad mood)

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Umbrage
Definition

a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult

(bad mood)

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waspish
Definition

resembling a wasp in behavior; especially : snappish, petulant

(bad mood)

Term
dilettante
Definition

a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler

(amateur)

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fledgling
Definition

an immature or inexperienced person

(amateur)

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neophyte
Definition

novice

(amateur)

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novitiate
Definition

the period or state of being a novice

(amateur)

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proselyte
Definition

a new convert (as to a faith or cause)

(amateur)

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tyro
Definition

a beginner in learning : novice

(amateur)

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burgeoning
Definition

to grow and expand rapidly

(beginning)

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callow
Definition

lacking adult sophistication : immature <callow youth>

(beginning)

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engender
Definition

to cause to exist or to develop : produce <policies that have engendered controversy>

(beginning)

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inchoate
Definition

being only partly in existence or operation : incipient;

(beginning)

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incipient
Definition

beginning to come into being or to become apparent <an incipient solar system> <evidence of incipient racial tension>

(beginning)

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Nascent
Definition

coming or having recently come into existence <a nascent middle class> <her nascent singing career>

(beginning)

Term
acerbic
Definition

acid in temper, mood, or tone <acerbic commentary> <an acerbic reviewer>

(biting wit or temporment)

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acidulous
Definition

somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner

(biting)

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acrimonious
Definition

caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner <an acrimonious dispute>

(biting)

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asperity
Definition

roughness of manner or of temper : harshness <asked with some asperity just what they were implying>

(beginning)

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caustic
Definition

marked by incisive sarcasm

(biting)

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mordacious
Definition

caustic, biting, sarcastic

(biting)

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mordant
Definition

biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive <a mordant wit>

(biting)

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trenchant
Definition

keen, sharp

(biting)

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audacious
Definition

intrepidly daring : adventurous <an audacious mountain climber>

(bold)

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courageous
Definition

having or characterized by courage : brave <a courageous soldier> <a courageous decision>

(bold)

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dauntless
Definition

fearless, undaunted

(bold)

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