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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Expressed in very few words, sometimes with an abrupt tone.

adjective

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terse

Her terse reply gave the date and location without any explanation.
Dictionary practice example.
The team's terse label, 'Bring one item,' gave a short instruction without explaining the cafe's purpose or methods.
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