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Tone
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Denotation
the literal meaning of a word
Connotation
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Loaded Words
Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond its ordinary definition
Euphemism
An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant
Archaic Words
words that are old-fashioned and no longer sound natural.
Colloquialism
a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.
Jargon
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
Profanity
blasphemous or obscene language; a swear word. (targeting a certain group)
Trite
overused and hackneyed; lacking originality or freshness
Vulgarity
something offensive to good taste and refinement; cursing (offensive to everyone in general)
Dialect
a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
Assuage
(v.) to make something unpleasant less severe or intense; to ease
indigenous
native; occurring naturally in a particular place
Malevolent
having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others
Piety
reverence for God; devoutly religious
Sojourn
a temporary stay; a brief period of residence
Amiable
generally pleasing, friendly, sociable
Tyrannical
unjustly cruel, harsh, or suppressive
Fractious
(adj.) tending to be troublesome; unruly
Benevolence
desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness
Benign
of gentle disposition; gracious; showing kindness and gentleness
Ensue
(v.) to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result
Prowess
exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle
Nebulous
hazy; vague; confused
Articulate
(adj.) able to speak clearly and expressively (v.) to speak clearly
Inordinate
not within reasonable or proper limits; excessive
Malignant
(adj.) having an evil or harmful disposition
Palliate
to reduce the violence of; to moderate the intensity of
Caricature
a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
Passè
old fashioned; out-of-style
innate
existing in, belonging to, or determined by factor present in an individual from birth
Ascertain
to make certain, exact, or precise
Viscous
sticky; thick; adhesive
Rudiment
a basic idea or principle
Essence
the individual, real, or ultimate nature of a thing
Ingenuous
innocent, simple; frank, free from reserve, candid
Analogous
resembling or comparable in certain aspects
Impudent
lacking modesty; marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others
Temerity
recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger
Perpetrate
to bring about or carry out (as a crime or deception)
Duress
forcible restraint or restriction
Corroborate
support with evidence or authority; make more certain or confirm
Cynical
contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives
Browbeat
to intimidate by a stern or overbearing manner; to bully
Contraband
goods or merchandise whose importation, exportation, or possession is forbidden
Expunge
to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
Exodus
a mass departure
Vehement
intensely emotional; deeply felt
Garish
clothed in vivid colors; excessively vivid; flashy
Spurious
of illegitimate birth; not true; counterfeit
Turmoil
a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Equitable
fair and impartial
Disillusioned
disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed
Ominously
in a way that suggests something bad is going to happen
Proximity
nearness in space, time, or relationship
Marginalized
treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral
Formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Exonerate
absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.
Dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
Animosity
strong hostility
Palpable
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
Rhetoric
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
Concede
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Culpability
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame
Vindicate
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion
Emphatically
in a forceful way
Provocative
causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
Inflammatory
arousing or intending to arouse angry or violent feelings
Clemency
mercy; lenience
Peremptory
(in relation to the law) not open to appeal or change; final
Futile
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Anomaly
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
Aptitude
a natural ability to do something
Contentious
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
Precariously
in a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse
Perjury
lying under oath
Candid
truthful and straightforward; frank
Impunity
exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
Egregious
outstandingly bad; shocking
Coerce
persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
Anonymity
the condition of being unknown/anonymous
Myriad
a countless or extremely great number
Recidivism
the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
Proliferate
to increase in number quickly
Terse
sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Defamation
the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander
Malice
the intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Preeminent
surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
Pervasive
(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
Prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Reciprocal
given, felt, or done in return; mutual
Recumbent
reclining or reclined
Juncture
a place where things join; joint
Mollified
reduced; pacified
Imperiously
dominantly; aggressively
Fawn
to behave affectionately or in a servile manner
Complacently
enjoyable; pleasingly; satisfyingly
Bemused
perplexed; bewildered
Derogatory
something that lessens the reputation of a person or thing
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