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Rhetoric

the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively; over-elaborate language

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Dogmatic

characterized by an authoritative, often arrogant, assertion of opinions or beliefs

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Philippic

a verbal denunciation characterized by harsh, insulting language; a tirade

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Pandemic

widespread; general

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Idyllic

charming in a rustic way; naturally peaceful

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Cryptic

having an ambiguous or hidden meaning

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Choleric

hot-tempered; quick to anger

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Peccadillo

a slight or trifling sin; a minor offense

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Emphatic

forcibly expressive

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Logistics

the management of the details of an operation

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Circumspect

cautious; heedful of situations and potential consequences

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Abstract

difficult to understand; impersonal; theoretical

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Defunct

dead or inactive; having ceased to exist

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Succinct

brief and to the point; concise and terse

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Palpable

capable of being touched or felt

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Accountable

expected to answer for one's actions; responsible, liable, answerable

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Ostensible

appearing as such; offered as genuine or real

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Pliable

receptive to change; easily persuaded or controlled; easily bent or twisted

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Adroit

skillful; deft

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Bauble

a small, inexpensive trinket

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