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consisting of only very basic information about a particular subject
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described giving a lot of detail so that you have a clear idea of something, especially something unpleasant
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an illustrative example, fact, document etc helps to explain something more clearly or show that something is true
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relating to the way in which you explain or describe something to a group of people
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describing or explaining something in such a simple way that you miss important details
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a thin explanation, argument, statement etc does not have enough evidence or detail to be effective
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an unsparing account or description does not hide the unpleasant details of something
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a watered-down statement, article etc has been made less offensive, powerful, or detailed than it originally was
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in a very detailed way and giving a lot of information
including many facts or aspects of a situation
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
BuzzWord Articlea substance that scientists think exists out in space, but for which they have no direct proof
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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