| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | action step | specific thing to do |
| 2. | active verb | verb showing clear action |
| 3. | active voice | subject does the action |
| 4. | answer | direct response |
| 5. | because | shows reason |
| 6. | before-and-after | comparison of old and new |
| 7. | boil down | reduce to essentials |
| 8. | break up | divide into smaller parts |
| 9. | brevity | shortness with meaning kept |
| 10. | bullet list | items shown separately |
| 11. | but | shows contrast |
| 12. | change | replace with clearer wording |
| 13. | clarify | make meaning easier |
| 14. | clean up | make wording neater |
| 15. | clear up | remove confusion |
| 16. | comparison | showing likeness or difference |
| 17. | conclusion | ending that wraps up |
| 18. | condense | reduce length without loss |
| 19. | context | background that aids meaning |
| 20. | contrast | showing meaningful difference |
| 21. | cut | remove extra words |
| 22. | define | explain the meaning |
| 23. | definition | meaning explained directly |
| 24. | delete | remove text |
| 25. | detail | specific supporting information |
| 26. | direct language | straightforward wording |
| 27. | direct question | question asked plainly |
| 28. | direct statement | clear, straightforward sentence |
| 29. | drop | leave out unnecessary parts |
| 30. | edit | change made for improvement |
| 31. | end | finish cleanly |
| 32. | everyday English | ordinary language people use |
| 33. | evidence | supporting proof or example |
| 34. | example | specific illustration |
| 35. | explain | make understandable |
| 36. | fix | correct confusing language |
| 37. | flow | smooth movement of ideas |
| 38. | group | put related items together |
| 39. | highlight | emphasize important part |
| 40. | illustrate | show with an example |
| 41. | instruction | direction telling what to do |
| 42. | instructional verb | verb that directs action |
| 43. | keep | retain only essentials |
| 44. | key detail | important supporting fact |
| 45. | lay out | arrange clearly |
| 46. | lead | opening that introduces topic |
| 47. | leave out | omit unnecessary material |
| 48. | logic | clear reasoning pattern |
| 49. | main point first | put key idea early |
| 50. | move | place for better flow |
| 51. | need | be necessary |
| 52. | note | brief added information |
| 53. | numbered list | ordered listed items |
| 54. | order | arrangement of ideas |
| 55. | organize | arrange clearly |
| 56. | parallel structure | matching grammatical pattern |
| 57. | pare down | remove nonessentials |
| 58. | plain definition | simple explanation of meaning |
| 59. | plain style | simple, direct writing style |
| 60. | plain summary | simple recap of essentials |
| 61. | point out | draw attention clearly |
| 62. | precision | exactness in wording |
| 63. | put | set in clearer position |
| 64. | question | prompt that guides reader |
| 65. | readability | ease of reading |
| 66. | real example | actual illustrative case |
| 67. | reason | why something is true |
| 68. | redraft | new clearer version |
| 69. | reorder | change sequence |
| 70. | rephrase | say in different words |
| 71. | replace | put something else instead |
| 72. | revise | edit for better clarity |
| 73. | rewrite | write again more clearly |
| 74. | say | state in plain words |
| 75. | set out | present in order |
| 76. | shorten | make briefer |
| 77. | show | present directly |
| 78. | signpost | word guiding the reader |
| 79. | simple word | common, easy term |
| 80. | simplify | make less complex |
| 81. | smooth out | make flow easier |
| 82. | spell out | state fully and clearly |
| 83. | start | begin plainly |
| 84. | straighten out | make easier to follow |
| 85. | streamline | make smoother and simpler |
| 86. | sum up | give the main point |
| 87. | summary | brief main-point review |
| 88. | tighten | make more concise |
| 89. | tip | helpful practical suggestion |
| 90. | tone down | make less strong |
| 91. | topic sentence | sentence stating main idea |
| 92. | transition | link between ideas |
| 93. | trim | cut excess wording |
| 94. | unclutter | remove unnecessary material |
| 95. | unpack | explain in simpler parts |
| 96. | use | choose simpler wording |
| 97. | visual aid | image or graphic that helps |
| 98. | visual cue | visible sign that guides readers |
| 99. | visual example | image that clarifies meaning |
| 100. | wording | the way something is phrased |