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assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense or more bearable.

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acrimonious

angry and bitter in tone or manner

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capricious

given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable

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obfuscate

to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.

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garrulous

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

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laconic

using few words; concise

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harangue

a lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture

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munificent

largely generous or giving

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parismony

extreme reluctance to spend money; stinginess

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enervate

to weaken or drain energy

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iconoclast

a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.

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fastidious

very attentive to detail and accuracy, often demanding perfection.

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recalcitrant

resistant to authority or control; stubbornly disobedient.

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demur

to raise doubts or objections; to show reluctance.

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caustic

able to burn or corrode organic tissue; sarcastic in a scathing way.

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esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

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deference

respectful submission to the judgment or opinion of another.

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