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Vitriol [vit·ri·ol] – bitter feelings expressed in writing or speaking.
25
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Quid pro quo - giving something in exchange for getting something.
28
161 reads
Sycophant [syc·o·phant] – a person who tries to gain attention by flattering powerful or influential people.
25
190 reads
Malaise [mal·aise] – physical discomfort or a general feeling of being under the weather.
24
225 reads
Non sequitur [non se·qui·tur] – a statement that does not logically follow what has been said before.
26
208 reads
Scintillating [scin·til·lat·ing] – something fascinating or brilliantly clever.
27
358 reads
Perfunctory [per·func·to·ry] – something done without much care or attention.
25
173 reads
Elucidate [elu·ci·date] – to explain or make something clear.
27
239 reads
Quintessential [quin·tes·sen·tial] – a typical example of a particular person or characteristic.
25
144 reads
Obfuscate [ob·fus·cate] – to confuse someone, or to obscure the meaning of something.
25
183 reads
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Quid pro quo - giving something in exchange for getting something.
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