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adjective satellite

• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

• exceedingly sudden and unexpected

• dangerously steep

• surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

23%8 Provide a terse expression of wisdom
verb

• speak or write in aphorisms

23%8 Someone skilled at composing terse expressions
noun

• someone who formulates aphorisms or who repeats aphorisms

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