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* ''dis-'' (not) ''pare'' (each, other) | * ''dis-'' (not) ''pare'' (each, other) | ||
** i.e. not the same, distinct | ** i.e. not the same, distinct | ||
'''diverge''' | |||
'''evaluate''' | '''evaluate''' | ||
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* small or subtle difference(s); fine distinction | * small or subtle difference(s); fine distinction | ||
** implies careful, close understanding, as opposed to broad generalizations or unspecific distinctions | ** implies careful, close understanding, as opposed to broad generalizations or unspecific distinctions | ||
* "nuanced" (past participle adjective) means a carefully considered, thoughtful distinction | * "'''nuanced'''" (past participle adjective) means a carefully considered, thoughtful distinction | ||
'''obscure''' | '''obscure''' | ||
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* a brief summary of a written work | * a brief summary of a written work | ||
'''tenuous''' | |||
'''tone''' (n.) | '''tone''' (n.) | ||