Flocabulary - Transformation

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What does 'latent' mean?

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Latent refers to skills or qualities that are present but not yet developed or manifest; hidden skills that may blossom later in life.

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What is 'elocution'?

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Elocution is the art of public speaking, focusing on clear and expressive speech.

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What does it mean to 'redact' an article?

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To redact an article means to edit or prepare it for publication, often by removing or obscuring sensitive information.

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What does it mean to be 'ostracized'?

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To be ostracized means to be excluded or shunned by a group, often leading to social isolation.

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What is a 'synopsis'?

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A synopsis is a brief summary of the main points or ideas of a text, providing an overview.

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What is 'circumlocution'?

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Circumlocution is the use of many words to express an idea that could be conveyed with fewer words; it often involves talking around a subject.

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What does 'commodious' mean?

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Commodious means spacious and comfortable, often used to describe a room or living space.

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What is 'cadence'?

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Cadence refers to the rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words, often used in poetry and speech.

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What does 'peruse' mean?

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To peruse means to read something carefully and in detail.

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What is the difference between 'verbose' and 'concise'?

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Verbose means using more words than necessary, while concise means expressing much in few words.