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Introspective
An examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings
Aberration
A deviation from the proper or expected course; a departure from the normal or typical
Empirical
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
Idiosyncratic
A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual group
Genial
Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner
Intrinsically
Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing, inherent
Refutation
The part of an argument in which a speaker or writer counters opposing points of view
Self-effacing
Not drawing attention to oneself, modest/ tending to make oneself, one's actions, etc., inconspicuous, esp. because of humility or timidity; modest
Diatribe
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something / a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing 3. ironic or satirical criticism
Antithesis
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
Permeate
To spread or flow throughout; pervade
Constituent
One who authorizes another to act as an agent, principal / an essential part, component, element
Endowed
Give or bequeath an income or property to a person or institution
Complacency
A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
Callous
Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Zealous
Marked by fervent partisanship for a person, a cause, or an ideal
Petulant
Insolent or rude in speech or behavior / characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor; peevish
Treatise
A systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
Deplore
To feel or express strong disapproval of, condemn
Declamatory
Pretentiously rhetorical; bombastic
Gainsay
To declare false; deny/To oppose, especially by contradiction
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