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2848777359anomaly(n) someone or something that deviates from the normal or common form, order, or rule; a peculiarity or abnormality.0
2848780954boondoggle(n) a wasteful or unnecessary activity1
2848783455bravado(n) a show of bravery or defiance, often intended to make an impression or mislead someone2
2848786743cacophony(n) jarring, discordant sound3
2848789335cacophonous(adj) jarring or discordant4
2848790788dichotomy(n) a division into two contrasting things or parts5
2848792486disheveled(adj) being in loose disarray; marked by disorder; untidy6
2848799243epitome(n) the best or most representative example of a class or type7
2848801907equivocate(v) to use vague or ambiguous language in order to avoid committing oneself to a position or to deceive someone8
2848809228glib(adj) performed with a natural, offhand ease; marked by ease or fluency of speech that stems from insincerity or superficiality.9
2848816120gregarious(adj) seeking or enjoying the company of others; sociable10
2848819404indelicate(adj) marked by lack of of good taste or consideration for feelings of others; tactless or improper11
2848823174kitsch(n) art or other subjects appealing to popular taste, as by being gaudy or overly sentimental12
2848842432litany(n) a repetitive recital or list13
2849051692machiavellian(adj) characterized by cunning and deceit14
2849061105misnomer(n) a name wrongly or unsuitably applied to a person or object15
2849063561ostentatious(adj) pretentious in display; showiness meant to impress others16
2849090565panacea(n) a remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all17
2849101966philistine(n) a person who is smugly indifferent or antagonistic to art and culture; uncultured18
2849116749scintillating(adj) lively and exceptionally intelligent; animated and brilliant19
2849119559spartan(adj) rigorously self-discipled or self-restrained; having a simple or severe manner or appearance20

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