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12994736534Chagrinembarrassment0
12994748107PedanticAn adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.1
12994757688Ambivalenceconflicting feelings; mixed feelings or emotions2
12994772585Acculturatedcultural modification of an individual or group by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture3
12994779834DecisivenessAbility to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.4
12994783677Sarcasmthe use of irony to mock or convey contempt5
12994794810Satirethe use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.6
12994805215Belligerenceaggression7
12994813043Pompousoverly self-important in speech and manner; arrogant8
12994848219Acquiescenceagreement without protest9
12994866246Benevolentwell meaning and kindly10
12994887164Indolenceavoidance of activity or exertion; laziness11
12994895822Fanaticismexcessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause12
12994901341Substantiateto establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to13
12994907738Disdainto regard with scorn; contempt14
12994922471Causticbiting in wit15
12995010073Scruplesa feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action16
12995018290Haughtinessarrogance; pride17
12995021100Secularconcerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters; non-religious18
12995036887Queryto ask, inquire19
12995072842Ad hominema fallacy that attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute20
12995080755Pharisaicalself-righteous; hypocritical21
12995097780Discretioncautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions22
12995105425Ambiguitydoubtfullness or uncertainty23
12995132977Corpulenceextreme fatness24
12995142581SyllogismA form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.25
12995145885ParadoxA statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.26
12995150003Understatementthe presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.27
12995164066Laggarda slow person, especially one who falls behind28
12995170699Fitlyin an appropriate manner29

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