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derision (n)/derisive (adj)/deride (v)

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derision (n)/derisive (adj)/deride (v)

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ridicule/ mocking/ make fun of or mock.

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colloquial (adj)/colloquialism (n)

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slang - language that is specific to a region or time period.

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propriety (n)

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properness; good manners

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inane (adj)

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without sense or meaning; silly

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implacable (adj)

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not capable of being appeased or significantly changed

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hegemony (n)/hegemonic (adj)

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undue influence over a nation/ influential in a way that oppresses or controls others.

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visceral (adj)

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highly physical (gut) reaction. *not good.

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nebulous (adj)

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unclear, vague (cloudy).

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turgid (adj)

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swollen, pompous.

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sardonic (adj)

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mocking, bitter, cynical.

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crescendo (n)

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the climactic point or moment in such an increase; peak

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facetious (adj)

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not to be taken seriously.

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hubris (n)

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excessive pride that leads to a downfall.

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caustic (adj)

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harsh; corrosive; bitter. *goes beyond sarcastic, highly critical/mean.

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sycophant (n)/sycophantic (adj)

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a kiss-up/ obsequious.

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lugubrious (adj)

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mournful, gloomy.

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quixotic (adj)

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impulsive; idealistic.

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mercurial (adj)

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characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood (synonymous with capricious)

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sanguine (adj)

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cheerful (can also reference blood).

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obsequious (adj)

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person who kisses up to earn praise from someone.

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intemperate (adj)

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given to excess, lacking moderation, "over the top".

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ignominy (n)/ignominious (adj)

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dishonor or shame/ disgraced.

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paradigm (n)

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a set of beliefs (usually long-held/traditional).

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ephemeral (adj)

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lasting a very short time

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duplicity (n)/duplicitous (adj)

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deceitful (two-faced), lying/intentionally misleading.

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patriarchal/matriarchal (adj)

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family or social structure led by Patriarchal- man or Matriarachal- woman

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self-aggrandizing (adj)

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thinking highly of yourself, arrogant, proud.

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peruse (v)/ perusal (n)

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to examine deeply/ a careful examination.

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capricious (adj)

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inclined to change one's mind impulsively; erratic, unpredictable (synonymous with mercurial)

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prodigal (adj)

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wasteful, reckless.

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flippant (adj)

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casual; lacking in seriousness; nonchalant.

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quintessential (adj)

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perfect (example).

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ubiquitous (adj)

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common (occurring everywhere)

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caveat (n)

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warning; disclaimer; caution.

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enigma (n)/enigmatic (adj)

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mysterious, secretive.

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insipid (adj)

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dull; "life-sucking"; boring

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egregious (adj)

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very bad.

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self-deprecating (adj)

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modest, humble, lacking in confidence.

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aesthetic (adj)

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of or pertaining to beauty (refined, artistic).

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redolent (adj)

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reminiscent (brings to memory); fragrant.

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diffident (adj)

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shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserve

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salient (adj)

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noticeable, obvious.

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cavalier (adj)

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haughty, disdainful, condescending.

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esoteric (adj)

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reserved for a select few (secret).

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litany (n)

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a long list

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loquacious (adj)

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very talkative.

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ambivalent (adj)

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indecisive.

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dichotomy (n)/dichotomous (adj)

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having two conflicting sides, one person is divided.

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belie (v)

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to contradict (putting up a false face to the world).

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prevaricate (v)/prevaricator (n)

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to mislead someone with your words/ a liar.

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