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Obfuscate
Obfuscate [ob·fus·cate] – to confuse someone, or to obscure the meaning of something.
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Sentence Example: The teenagers used text speak and emojis to obfuscate their messages from their parents.
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Vitriol
Vitriol [vit·ri·ol] – bitter feelings expressed in writing or speaking.
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Sentence Example: Their reactions to his comments were pure vitriol.
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Quid pro quo
Quid pro quo - giving something in exchange for getting something.
- Origin: Latin meaning "this for that"
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Sentence Example: He gave her food from his garden as a quid pro quo...
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Sycophant
Sycophant [syc·o·phant] – a person who tries to gain attention by flattering powerful or influential people.
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Sentence Example: She became a real sycophant when she wanted her boss to provide a good ...
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Malaise
Malaise [mal·aise] – physical discomfort or a general feeling of being under the weather.
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Sentence Example: She suffered from a malaise that kept her from enjoying the party.
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Non sequitur
Non sequitur [non se·qui·tur] – a statement that does not logically follow what has been said before.
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Sentence Example: Her comment about dogs was a real non sequitur when we'd been talking about go...
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Scintillating
Scintillating [scin·til·lat·ing] – something fascinating or brilliantly clever.
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Sentence Example: She created a scintillating presentation for the meeting.
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Perfunctory
Perfunctory [per·func·to·ry] – something done without much care or attention.
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Sentence Example: The customer made a perfunctory review of the sales agreement before he signed.
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Elucidate
Elucidate [elu·ci·date] – to explain or make something clear.
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Sentence Example: Could you elucidate that concept so that I can fully grasp it?
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Quintessential
Quintessential [quin·tes·sen·tial] – a typical example of a particular person or characteristic.
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Sentence Example: It was the quintessential chocolate chip cookie, with its slightly ch...
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Elucidate
Elucidate [elu·ci·date] – to explain or make something clear.
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Sentence Example: Could you elucidate that concept so that I can fully grasp it?
Quid pro quo
Quid pro quo - giving something in exchange for getting something.
- Origin: Latin meaning "this for that"
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Sentence Example: He gave her food from his garden as a quid pro quo...
Say Thanks to Show Gratitude
Thank You - an expression of gratitude used to show appreciation for something.
- Part of Speech: Interjection
- Sentence Example: Thank you for helping me on the committee.
Thank You - an act or expres...
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