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Molly Coddle
treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
Chutzpah
extreme self-confidence or audacity.
Bupkis
nothing.
Carte blanche
complete freedom to act as one wishes or thinks best
Prima donna
a very temperamental person with an inflated view of their own talent or importance.
Faux pas
an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.
Aficionado
a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.
Raison d’etre
the most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence
Understatement
the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
Malapropism
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect
Satire
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
Litote
understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (ex. not a bad singer)
Sarcasm
the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Dysphemism
a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as “loony bin” for “mental hospital.”.
Snark
an imaginary animal (used to refer to someone or something that is difficult to track down)
Hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Paradox
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
Novel
new
Profound
very great or intense.
Prolific
present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful
Hackneyed
lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
Ephemeral
lasting for a very short time.
Referendum
a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
Pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
Luminaries
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere
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