tone: the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
mood: a temporary state of mind or feeling.
diction: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
syntax: the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
syllogism: an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions (premises)
stupid: lacking intelligence or common sense
adumbrate: foreshadow or symbolize
apotheosis: the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.
ascetic: characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
bauble:a small, showy trinket or decoration.
beguile: charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
burgeon: begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
complement: a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
contumacious: stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
curmudgeon: a bad-tempered or surly person.
didactic: intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
disingenuous: not candid or sincere
exculpate: show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing
faux pas: an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation
fulminate: chemical compounds which include the fulminate ion
Faustian: sacrificing spiritual values for power
hauteur: disdainful pride
inhibit: hinder, prevent, or restrain
Jeremiah: means "Weeping prophet "
opportunist: person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans.
unconscionable: not right or reasonable
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