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TERSE (adj.) Brief and to the point; concise

TERSE (adj.) Brief and to the point; concise. “Hemingway is best known for his TERSE style of writing.”. 2. DIVERSE (adj.) Different; varied. “Adam had a DIVERSE collection of c lassic automobiles.”. COERCE (verb) To force someone by threatening or physically overpowering him.

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TERSE (adj.) Brief and to the point; concise

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  1. TERSE (adj.) Brief and to the point; concise “Hemingway is best known for his TERSE style of writing.”

  2. 2. DIVERSE (adj.) Different; varied “Adam had a DIVERSE collection of classic automobiles.”

  3. COERCE (verb) To force someone by threatening or physically overpowering him “The burglar’s confession was COERCED by the police.”

  4. 4. ABATE (verb) To reduce “When the storm finally ABATED, we resumed our family picnic.”

  5. 6. GAMBIT (noun) A risk taken for an advantage “The chess player’s GAMBIT was unsuccessful when he was put in checkmate.”

  6. 5. ABIDE (verb) To remain; continue; stay; endure “The prisoner knew he had to ABIDE by the verdict of the jury.”

  7. 7. JAUNT (noun) A short pleasure trip “Ashlyn and Evelynalways enjoy their annual JAUNT to the mountains.”

  8. 8. FRANK (adj.) Straightforward; open and sincere “The doctor was FRANK aboutKrtystal’sprognosis”

  9. 9. AESTHETIC (adj.) Having to do with artistic beauty “Japanese rock gardens demonstrate AESTHETIC values typical of a Far Eastern culture.”

  10. 10. LITHE (adj.) Bending easily and gracefully “The dancer namedJameswas as LITHE as a cat as he leapt across the stage.”

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