antecedent
nounSomething that came earlier and helped shape a later event or development.
Earlier event or development
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verbTo express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
One word family: also includes articulateness, articulation.
Express clearly in words
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cliche
nounAn expression or idea used so often that it has lost freshness or force.
detract
verbTo reduce the value, quality, or appeal of something, usually in the phrase detract from.
diction
nounThe choice and arrangement of words, or the clarity with which they are pronounced.
Choice of words
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expletive
nounA word or phrase used as an exclamation, especially one considered profane.
mantra
nounA word or phrase repeated frequently as a guiding idea; also a sacred utterance in some traditions.
Frequently repeated guiding phrase
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pertain
verbTo relate to or concern something, usually in the phrase pertain to.
riff
nounA short repeated musical phrase or an improvised variation on a theme.
A short repeated musical phrase or an improvised variation on a theme
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