TRUNCATE = (verb) to shorten something by cutting off or removing a part. 2. to shorten decimal number: to restrict the precision of a decimal number by limiting the digits to the right of the decimal point without rounding Example:- Television coverage of the match was truncated by a technical fault. - Because Lisa's report was longer than allowed, she had to truncate the ending. - The movie was truncated so that it would fit the television time slot. - Marc truncate certain words when sending text messages.- Our discussion was truncated by the arrival of our main menu.UNCOUTH = behaving in a rude, unpleasant way. Rude and without refinement.Example: - Frank's uncouth brother uses his shirt for a napkin.  - Joanne's new boyfriend seems like an uncouth, opinionated boor. - It was really uncouth of Phil to make that comment about how much more money he makes than his coworker. - Their hockey team had more talent but less couth.

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