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succinct

//səkˈsɪŋkt//
English Definition
Briefly and clearly expressed.
中文释义
简洁的;言简意赅的
Example Sentence

A succinct abstract does more for a paper's readership than an elegant title ever will.

一段简洁的摘要对论文读者的助益,远胜过一个漂亮的标题。

Synonyms
concise terse pithy
Antonyms
rambling verbose
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
suc + cinct(束) → 束紧 → 精炼。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “succinct”?

  1. A Agreeable; pleasantly compatible.
  2. B Elaborately decorated.
  3. C A feeling of fear or agitation.
  4. D Briefly and clearly expressed.
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D — Briefly and clearly expressed.. “succinct” means Briefly and clearly expressed..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Briefly and clearly expressed.”?

  1. A trepidation
  2. B succinct
  3. C congenial
  4. D ornate
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B — succinct. “succinct” means Briefly and clearly expressed..

Common questions about “succinct”

What does “succinct” mean?

succinct — Briefly and clearly expressed.. In Chinese: 简洁的;言简意赅的.

How do you pronounce “succinct”?

succinct is pronounced //səkˈsɪŋkt//.

How is “succinct” used in a sentence?

A succinct abstract does more for a paper's readership than an elegant title ever will. (一段简洁的摘要对论文读者的助益,远胜过一个漂亮的标题。)

What are synonyms for “succinct”?

concise, terse, pithy — all close in meaning to succinct (Briefly and clearly expressed.).

What is the opposite of “succinct”?

rambling, verbose — each the opposite of succinct (Briefly and clearly expressed.).

Is “succinct” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. succinct is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “succinct”?

suc + cinct(束) → 束紧 → 精炼。

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