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Sycophant
Someone who uses flattery to try to get what he/she wants from an authority figure.
Pernicious
Intending to cause harm.
Non sequitur
A statement that does not logically follow a conversation's flow.
Diatribe
A forceful and bitter verbal attack.
Slipshod
Showing a lack of care or thought.
Nefarious
Wicked or criminal.
Precursor
A person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind.
Impregnable
Unable to be captured or broken into.
Demure
Shy or modest.
Jingoistic
Overly patriotic.
Implacable
Unable to be soothed.
Affinity
A natural skill.
Coquette
A woman who flirts to get what she wants.
Harangue
Lecture at length in an aggressive way.
Bemoan
Express discontent or sorrow over.
Misogynist
Someone who hates women.
Abhor
Hate.
Talisman
An object with magical powers to bring good luck.
Placid
Not easily upset or excited.
Bovine
In the manner of a cow.
Facetious
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor.
Contrite
Deeply remorseful for a bad action.
Erudite
Showing great knowledge or learning.
Anomaly
Something that deviates from what is expected or normal.
Noxious
Very harmful.
Bilk
To cheat someone out of money.
Replete
Well-supplied with something.
Blasphemy
Profane talk about holy or sacred things.
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