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abhorrent |
Loathsome or contemptible. It refers to something that is reprehensible or repulsive. That which is repugnant or detestable. |
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analogous |
Similar to such a degree that an analogy may be drawn. An analogy is a similarity or comparison between two items, ideas, or features. |
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aspersion |
(noun) False accusation; slander. |
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capricious |
Characterized by whimsical attitude. A person who acts impulsively or impulsively . |
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catalyst |
(noun) That which initiates a process or event and is itself unaffected. |
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complaisant |
Eager to please; agreeable. |
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demagogue |
(noun) An individual (usually a politician or other leader) who gains power by appealing to the emotions and passions of the people, especially by means of inflamed speech. They often address complicated issues by suggesting simplistic measures that appeal to public prejudice or misconception. |
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equanimity |
(noun) Even-temperedness; calmness. Someone who possesses equanimity keeps his composure even in a difficult situation |
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fortuitous |
Accidental; lucky or fortunate. |
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gesticulate |
To employ gestures, especially in place of speech. It usually implies more animation and excitement than simpler gesture. |
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lambaste |
To reprimand sharply or attack verbally. It originally meant "to beat harshly." |
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parsimonious |
Stingy. Someone who is exceptionally frugal or thrifty could be considered parsimonious |
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peccadillo |
A minor fault. It comes from the Italian for "little sin." |
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rankle |
To cause irritation or festering resentment. Someone who is peeved by a perceived slight or oversight is said to be rankled. |
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sardonic |
Bitter or sarcastic. That which is derisively scornful. |
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subjective |
Originating in one's personal observation. To say something is subjective is to say that it may be influenced by individual prejudice and represents only a particular person's viewpoint. |
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spurious |
Inauthentic. Something that is not genuine. |
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sycophant |
An ambitious flatterer. Someone who tries to improve his status by means of constant fawning toward those in authority. |
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vehement |
Strongly felt or marked by high emotion. That which is forceful and emphatic. |
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watershed |
An important event that serves to distinguish two separate phases. Literally, it is a ridge that diverts water in a new direction. |
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