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Flashcards: SAT Words 2

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banalobvious and dull; repeated too often; unoriginal, ordinary
tersebrief and to the point (almost rude); concise
succinctprecise expression in few words; brief and to the point with no wasted words
raconteura person skilled at telling stories or anecdotes
euphemismthe use of a "nice" word or phrase for an offensive or terribly honest one
hackneyedoverused and overly familiar; banal
bombastself-important or pompous writing or speech; "windbag" language
articulateeffective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly
laconicUsing few words; expressing much in few words; concise
hyperbolestatement that is an obvious exaggeration
lampoonA writing or drawing that makes fun of a person; personal satire
platitudea meaningless truism; cliche, dull remark; tired old saying