Words Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Q

Use gravitas (GRAH-vih-tahs) in a sentence

A

He spoke with real gravitas. Everyone stopped talking and leaned in

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Define gravitas

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Seriousness and importance in manner or appearance that commands respect

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3
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What does discern mean?

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To recognize or understand something that is not immediately obvious

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Use “discern” (dih-SURN) in a sentence

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It’s not always easy to discern what someone’s really trying to say beneath the surface

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Use “succinct” (suck-SINKT) in a sentence

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Keep it succinct so the team stays focused

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Define “succinct”

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Expressed in a clear and brief way without wasted words

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