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euphemism
the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
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evanescent
fleeting, brief
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facetious
not meant to be taken seriously or literally- amusing/humerous
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fickle
always changing one's mind
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flout
disregard for the law or rules
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foment
instigate- to foment trouble
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fulminate
denounce- The minister fulminated against legalized vice.
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furtive
stealthy- a furtive glance
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gainsay
contradict, deny, dispute
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gratuitous
unwarranted, uncalled for, given without payment
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halcyon
serene, calm, peaceful
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harry
harass- He was harried by constant doubts.
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histrionic
overly dramatic
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iconoclast
one who rails against sacred institutions
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impecunious
poor, indigent
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impunity
exemption from punishment
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incontrovertible
indisputable
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incorrigible
bad beyond correction or reform, unreformable
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inimical
unfavorable, harmful, adverse
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insidious
treacherous or deceitful
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internecine
mutually destructive
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inure
accustome, habituate
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invective
verbal insult, denunciation
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irresolute
hesitant, uncertain
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