| A | B |
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| circumlocution | n. A roundabout expression |
| discourse | n. verbal expression in the form of speech or writing |
| euphemism | n. The substitution of an inoffensive term |
| falter | itnr. v. Tp speak hestitatingly |
| literate | adj. Able to read and write; well-written |
| prattle | intr. v. To talk idly or meaninglessly; babble |
| raconteur | n. A skillful and witty storyteller |
| reiterate | tr. v. To say over again; repeat |
| utterance | n. The act of expressing vocally |
| verbose | adj. Using an excessive number of words |
| ascribe | tr. v. To regard as caused by; attribute |
| circumscribe | tr. v. to draw a line around; encircle |
| inscribe | tr. v. To engrave words or letters on a surface |
| nondescript | adj. Lacking in distinctive qualities |
| prescribe | tr. v. To recommend the use of a remedy |
| proscribe | tr. v. To prohibit; condemn |
| scripture | n. A sacred writing or book |
| subscribe | intr. v. To contract to receive and pay for something |
| subscript | n. Symbol written below and to the right of a letter, etc. |
| transcribe | tr. v. To make a written copy of |
| aficionado | n. A fan; an enthusiastic admirer |
| bonanza | n. A source of wealth or luck; a rich mine |
| bravado | n. False bravery; swaggering courage |
| embargo | n. A government order prohibiting trade |
| flotilla | n. A small fleet |
| hacienda | n. A large estate, ranch, or plantation |
| junta | n. A group of rulers who sieze power |
| peccadillo | n. A small fault or transgression |
| peon | n. An unskilled laborer; a farm worker |
| renegade | n. A traitor or outlaw; a rebel |
