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2038795841extrapolateVerb. To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information0
2038795842prosaic(adj.) dull, lacking in distinction and originality; matter-of-fact, straightforward; characteristic of prose, not poetic1
2038795843ribald(adj.) irreverently mocking; coarse, vulgar, or indecent in language2
2038795844derisiveAdj: abusing vocally; expressing contempt; contemptuous; mocking3
2038795845querelouscomplaining in a petulant or whining matter (peevish)4
2038795846vacillate(v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will5
2038795847polemicA vigorously argumentative work, setting forth its author's attitude on a highly controversial subject., An argument against an idea, usually regarding philosophy, politics, or religion6
2038795848diatribe(n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack; an abusive denunciation; a thunderous verbal attack; a rant, INVECTIVE7
2038795849glibfluent in an insincere manner; offhand; casual; , marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial8
2038795850neologistica newly coined word or expression; relating to a word that has just been created; , referring to a meaningless word or phrase used by a psychotic, Less than half of the intended word is produced correctly. In some cases the entire word is produced incorrectly. Neologisms are also common in the speech of schizophrenics9
2038795851laconic(adj.) concise, using few words, Very brief; SUCCINCT; TERSE10
2038795852sagaciousHaving or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd; acutely insightful and wise;11

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