| Term | Definition |
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invective |
abusive or insulting language; verbal attack |
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polecat |
small weasel-like animal |
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bootlegger |
one who sells alcohol illegally |
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euphemism |
nicer way of saying something |
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prodigious |
marvelous; wonderful; amazing |
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flagrance |
objectionable; shocking |
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patho |
sorrow or pity |
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contempt |
scornful rejection |
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monomania |
single minded concentration on one subject |
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insouciant |
unconcerned; calm |
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desultory |
rambling; disconnected |
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idiosyncrasy |
peculiar behavior |
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prig |
a conceited person who is particular about proper behavior |
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curmudgeon |
ill-mannered person; bad-tempered |
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stigma |
a mark of disgrace |