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6618531589nuancea subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound. "The nuances of facial expression and body language."0
6618531590facetone side of something that is many-sided. "Her argument addresses many facets of the issue."1
6618534056candidtruthful and straightforward; frank. "His responses were remarkably candid."2
6618536688tersesparing in the use of words; abrupt. "A terse statement."3
6618538242bolsterto support or strengthen; prop up. "She wished to bolster up her theories with hard data."4
6618544383culpabledeserving blame. "Sometimes you're just as culpable when you watch something as when you actually participate."5
6618547437delineateto describe or portray something precisely. "The law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent."6
6618549720zealota person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. "Zealots on both sides of the issue resorted to name-calling and scare tactics."7
6618551705insinuateto suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. "Are you insinuating that I won by cheating?"8
6618554857irreverentlacking proper respect or seriousness. "Such irreverent behavior is inappropriate during church services."9

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