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Definition of abbreviate (verb)
to shorten; to reduce in length compress; to diminish; to make brief

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His business trip was abbreviated when he suddenly became ill.

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Definition of exculpate (verb)
to free from guilt; to declare innocent

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The therapy session will exculpate the man from his guilty feelings.

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Definition of concise (adjective)
in few words; brief; condensed; succinct; short yet comprehensive

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The concise instructions were printed on two pages rather than the customary five.

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Definition of emollient (adjective)
softening or soothing to the skin; having power to soften or relax living tissues

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When hands become dry, it may be necessary to soothe them with an emollient lotion.

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Definition of gauche (adjective)
awkward; lacking social grace; crude; tactless; clumsy

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Unfortunately, the girl was too gauche to fit into high society.

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Definition of garrulous (adjective)
extremely talkative or wordy; loquacious; chatty

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No one wanted to speak with the garrulous man for fear of being stuck in a long, one-sided conversation.

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Definition of impromptu (adjective)
without preparation; spontaneous

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Her impromptu speech was well-received, giving her new confidence in her ability to speak off the cuff.

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Definition of glutton (noun)
person who eats and drinks to excess; overeater

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The glutton ate 12 hot dogs.

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Definition of incessant (adjective)
constant and unending; unceasing; continuous

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The mother gave in to the child after her incessant crying.
Incessant rain caused the river to flood over its banks.

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Definition of awry (adjective)
crooked; uneven; unsound; twisted

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From that day he abode at the court, wearing, with a face awry at the fineness of them, such clothes as were provided for him, and eating delicate foods.

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