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1. people watching, listening, or reading what you have to offer (viewers, spectators)
2. a prearranged meeting with an important person (meeting) |
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1. reason for, point for acting (principle, point)
2. to think through, intent to act (goal) |
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1. taken for granted without proof (supposition)
2. to take responsibility (acceptance of)
3. to begin an undertaking or an action
4. a starting point in logic or an argument (theory) |
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1. educational, instructive teaching (informative, enriching)
2. containing a message (moralistic)
3. high-minded intent to teach others even when not wanted or asked to (prudish) |
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1. text or speech other than poetry (text)
2. a matter-of-fact, ordinary, even unimaginative choice of words (style) |
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| 1. relaxed and casual, without ritual or formal procedure (unofficial, colloquial) |
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1. according to the rules (official)
2. methodical, in order (prescribed)
3. elegant or suitable for a stylish occasion
4. gained through education (certified)
5. planned |
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1. relaxed and casual, commonplace (informal) [adj]
2. conversational; appropriate in everyday spoken language (slang) [noun] |
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1. special words and phrases particular to a group (lingo, slang)
2. meaningless words and phrases that border on ostentatious, pompous language |
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| 1. information gained in an earlier time and already possessed; former learning |
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1. attentive, weighty, discerning thoughts that can lead to astute, judicious thinking (insightful)
2. perceptive or keenly aware (intuitive) |
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1. to formally explain with details, to clarify or enlighten (clarification)
2. to further the ideas of a theory, including its outcomes (exposition) |
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1. a written, point-by-point explanation or account of an issue, problem, proposal, or theory
2. a written discussion of a text covering the philosophical and/or practical significance, inference, and implications of the text
3. a fair (show) |
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| 1. a short written work that deals with a specific topic; the topic can be addressed in a form that describes or analyzes; essays express a point of view (composition) |
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1. a word book: dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, concordance, etc.
2. a group or person's specific language or vocabulary |
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1. clear, precise, unambiguous
2. simple |
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1. stuck together
2. logical, rational, reasoned, sound, and solid in construction
3. articulated well |
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1. interconnected, interrelated, and consistent in construction
2. organized and unified in construction |
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1. flowing and smooth, as liquid [adj]
2. graceful and elegant [adj]
3. liquid [noun] |
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1. logical, fluid, coherent, well-structured, thought through
2. well-spoken, articulate, eloquent
3. clear-headed, rational, sober, sane |
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1. speaking and writing effectively; the skillful, artful, and effective use of language through prose, vocabulary, style, and expression
2. expressive exaggeration of words; a contrivance of words, that lacks true significance that lacks true significance; empty words
3. the ancient art of influencing an audience with your words, speech, oratory skill; composition for speeches that persuade |
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| 1. diligent, persevering, hard-working, industrious, attentive, constant |
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