Word Group : Abbreviated Communication
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NO
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Word
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Meaning
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Sentence
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1
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Abridge
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1. Shorten
without loosing any sense
2. Curtail
a right or privilege
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An abridged text of his speech
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2
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Compendium
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Collection of concise but detail information of particular
subject
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An invaluable compendium of useful information about particular
language
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3
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Cursory
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Hasty and therefore not thorough
or detailed
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A cursory glance at the figures
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4
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Curtail
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Reduce in extent or quantity
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Civil liberties were further curtailed
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5
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Syllabus
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1. The
subjects in a course of study or teaching.
2. A
summary of points
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There is not time to cover whole
syllabus
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6
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Synopsis
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A brief summary or general survey of something
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A synopsis of the insurance cover provided is summarised
below
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7
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Terse
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Sparing the use of words; abrupt.
Laconic or succinct
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He issued a terse warning.
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