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Brevity
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Definition: concise and exact use of words in writing or speechnoun1
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Comport
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Definition 1: conduct oneself; behavedefinition 2: accord with; agree withverb2
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Concise
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Definition: giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensiveadjective2
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Demure
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Definition: reserved, modest, and shyadjective2
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Depreciation
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Definition: a lessening in value; a belittlingnoun4
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Deteriorate
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Definition: become progressively worseverb2
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Divulge
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Definition: make known (private or sensitive information)verb2
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Enlightened
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Definition: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlookadjective2
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Forestall
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Definition: prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of timeverb2
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Garble
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Definition: reproduce (a message, sound or transmission) in a confused and distorted wayverb1
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Proponent
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Definition: a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or projectnoun2
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Quaver
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Definition: (of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.verb1
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Recoil
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Definition 1: to spring back, shrink
verb defintion 2:the at of springing back noun 2 |
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Recoup
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Definition: to make up forverb2
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Reek
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Definition: smell strongly and unpleasantly; stinkverbN/A
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