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Which word means concise and full of meaning; expressing an idea cleverly in a few words?
Correct Answer:
Pithy
Explanation:
This question tests understanding of a word for a remark that is brief yet meaningful, often clever in its brevity. The correct word is pithy, which means concise and full of meaning; a pithy statement conveys a lot with only a few words and often has a sharp or witty edge. You can recognize pithiness in quotes or comments that cut to the heart of an idea without fluff. The other terms don’t fit as well: platitude refers to an overused, dull generality that lacks originality; tautology is the unnecessary repetition of the same idea, adding no new information; hirsute simply means hairy, unrelated to language or meaning.

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