
Description of abbreviate (verb) to shorten; to reduce in length compress; to diminish; to make brief
Samples of abbreviate His business trip was abbreviated when he suddenly became ill.
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Description of exculpate (verb) to free from guilt; to declare innocent
Samples of exculpate The therapy session will exculpate the man from his guilty feelings.
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Description of concise (adjective) in few words; brief; condensed; succinct; short yet comprehensive
Samples of concise The concise instructions were printed on two pages rather than the customary five.
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Description of emollient (adjective) softening or soothing to the skin; having power to soften or relax living tissues
Samples of emollient When hands become dry, it may be necessary to soothe them with an emollient lotion.
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Description of gauche (adjective) awkward; lacking social grace; crude; tactless; clumsy
Samples of gauche Unfortunately, the girl was too gauche to fit into high society.
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Description of garrulous (adjective) extremely talkative or wordy; loquacious; chatty
Samples of garrulous No one wanted to speak with the garrulous man for fear of being stuck in a long, one-sided conversation.
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Description of impromptu (adjective) without preparation; spontaneous
Samples of impromptu Her impromptu speech was well-received, giving her new confidence in her ability to speak off the cuff.
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Description of glutton (noun) person who eats and drinks to excess; overeater
Samples of glutton The glutton ate 12 hot dogs.
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Description of incessant (adjective) constant and unending; unceasing; continuous
Samples of incessant 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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Description of awry (adjective) crooked; uneven; unsound; twisted
Samples of awry 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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