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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 brevity | noun~ briefness or conciseness in speech or writing |
| concise | adjective~ using few words in speaking or writing |
| laconic | adjective~ using few words in speech |
| pithy | adjective~ brief and full of meaning and substance; concise |
| quiescent | adjective~ quiet; still; inactive |
| reticent | adjective~ not talking much; reserved |
| succinct | adjective~ clearly and briefly stated; concise |
| taciturn | adjective~ silent; sparing in words; close-mouthed |
| terse | adjective~ using only the words that are needed to make the point; very concise; sometimes to the point of rudeness |
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