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accomplishment /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/ (n)
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Her family is proud of all her academic accomplishments.
a public official with a solid record of accomplishment [=of doing good things successfully Her knowledge of foreign languages is among her many accomplishments. |
1 [count] : something done, achieved, or accomplished successfully
2 [noncount] : the successful completion of something : the act of accomplishing something 3 : a special skill or ability gained by practice or training |
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convey /kənˈveɪ/
conveys; conveyed; conveying |
They conveyed the goods by ship.
The painting conveys [=expresses] a sense/feeling of motion. Her appearance conveys self-confidence. The message conveyed [=communicate] a sense of urgency |
1 formal : to take or carry (SO or STH) from one place to another : transport
2. to make (something) known to someone |
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chew /ˈtʃuː/
chews; chewed; chewing |
He chews with his mouth open.
You're not allowed to chew gum in class. Stop chewing [=biting] your nails. The dog was chewing ON a bone The dog chewed a hole in the rug |
1 a : to use your teeth to cut food into small pieces before you swallow it
b : to bite on (something) repeatedly with the teeth 2 [+ object] : to make (something, such as a hole) by chewing |
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concise /kənˈsaɪs/ (adj)
concisely (adv) |
She provided a concise description of the problem.
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using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information
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terse /ˈtɚs/ (adj)
tersely (adv.) |
“I'm not interested” was his terse reply.
a tersely worded reply |
brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly
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succinct /səkˈsɪŋkt (adj)
succinctly |
The article provides a succinct overview of the region's history.
He gave a succinct overview of the expansion project Tell me as succinctly as you can what happened |
suggests that the words you use are clear and helpful in explaining something
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laconic /ləˈkɑːnɪk/ (adj)
laconically /ləˈkɑːnɪkli/ |
She is known for her laconic style of writing
a laconic manner/style a laconic reply/response He had a reputation for being laconic |
suggests the use of words that may seem rude, indifferent, or mysterious.
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pithy /ˈpɪθi/ (adj)
pithily /ˈpɪθəli/ |
The critic gave the film a pithy review.
The book is filled with pithy sayings about love and loss. |
suggests the skillful or meaningful use of a small number of words.
1 : using few words in a clever and effective way |
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handshake /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/ (n)
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She greeted him with a handshake.
He has a firm/weak handshake The deal was sealed with a handshake. |
the act of shaking hands
also : the manner in which a person shakes hands |
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weakness /ˈwiːknəs/ (n)
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The incident exposed his weakness as a leader
the weakness of a radio signal/Internet connection I told them my secret in a moment of weakness. The basketball team has few weaknesses. Chocolate is my greatest weakness. He has a weakness for desserts |
1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being weak.
3 [count] a : something that you like so much that you are often unable to resist it b : a strong feeling of desire for something |
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point out [phrasal verb]
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Could you point out the restrooms, please.
Let me point out [=mention] a few things before we switch topics. He was quick to point our mistake out. He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise. |
1. to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing
2. to talk about or mention (something that you think is important) |
