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ambivalent

having mixed, opposing, or contradictory feelings about a person, thing, or choice

avant-garde

very modern, experimental, or unconventional

belie

to contradict or give a false impression of

bithe

cheerful and carefree; unconcerned

crass

rude, insensitive or lacking refinement

dichotomy

a division between two contrasting things

disavow

to reject or deny responsibility for something

discerning

showing good judgment and understanding

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

epigram

a short clever memorable saying

equanimity

calmness and composure, especially during difficulty

fortuious

happening by chance, especially in a lucky way

magnanimous

very generous and forgiving

pacifist

a person who opposes war and violence

paternalistic

controlling others while claiming to act for their benefit

reverent

showing deep respect or admiration

saccharine

excessively sweet or sentimental

staunch

loyal, committed and dependable

substantiate

to provide evidence proving something is true

validate

to confirm that something is true or legitimate

Acquiesce

to accept, agree, or comply with something quietly, reluctantly, or without protest

Belligerent

hostile, aggressive, or eager to fight and argue

Callous

showing or having an insensitive, cruel, or hardened disregard for the feelings, pain, or suffering of others

Censure

formal, public statement of strong disapproval or reprimand issued by a legislative body, organization, or authority against an individual

Conciliatory

intended to placate or calm, often involving compromise or reconciliation.

Despondency

a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage

Dubious

uncertain, doubtful, or suspicious

Equivocal

open to more than one interpretation, unclear, or intentionally ambiguous to avoid committing to a firm position

Euphony

the quality of having a pleasing, harmonious, and smooth-sounding effect to the ear

Feign

to pretend to have a particular feeling, condition, or physical symptom with the intent to deceive or create a false impression

Inherent

existing as a permanent, natural, and inseparable part, quality, or characteristic of someone or something

Invective

rude, bitter, or abusive language that is spoken or written to attack, insult, or publicly denounce someone

Paucity

the condition or fact of having too little, very little, or not enough of something

Pragmatic

solving problems and making decisions based on real-world conditions rather than fixed theories

Pretentious

a person, thing, or work of art that tries to appear more important than they are

Prosaic

dull, ordinary, commonplace, or lacking in imagination and excitement

Protuberant

sticking out, bulging, or extending outward from a surrounding surface, often in a rounded or swollen shape

Supercilious

someone who behaves as if they are better, smarter, or more important than other people

Vindictive

someone who is disposed or inclined to seek revenge because of a perceived wrong

Wrought

worked into shape by skill, artistry, or hammering