| A | B |
|---|
| terse | concise and to the point |
| succinct | short and to the point; brief; terse |
| subside | settle down; decrease; dwindle |
| trite | unoriginal; not interesting or effective because of being used too often |
| tentative | showing uncertainty; hesitant |
| transient | lasting for only a short time; temporary |
| strident | loud and harsh |
| skeptic | a doubter; a disbeliever; a cynic |
| scrutiny | close and critical examination |
| temerity | boldness; audacity; excessive confidence |
