Vitriol [vit·ri·ol] – bitter feelings expressed in writing or speaking.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Noun</li><li>Sentence Example: Their reactions to his comments were pure vitriol.</li></ul>

Vitriol

Quid pro quo - giving something in exchange for getting something.<ul><li>Origin: Latin meaning "this for that"</li><li>Part of Speech: Noun</li><li>Sentence Example: He gave her food from his garden as a quid pro quo for her cutting his hair.</li></ul>

Quid pro quo

Sycophant [syc·o·phant] – a person who tries to gain attention by flattering powerful or influential people.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Noun</li><li>Sentence Example: She became a real sycophant when she wanted her boss to provide a good referral.</li></ul>

Sycophant

Malaise [mal·aise] – physical discomfort or a general feeling of being under the weather.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Noun</li><li>Sentence Example: She suffered from a malaise that kept her from enjoying the party.</li></ul>

Malaise

Quintessential [quin·tes·sen·tial] – a typical example of a particular person or characteristic.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Adjective</li><li>Sentence Example: It was the quintessential chocolate chip cookie, with its slightly chewy texture and giant chocolate pieces.</li></ul>

Quintessential

Non sequitur [non se·qui·tur] – a statement that does not logically follow what has been said before.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Noun</li><li>Sentence Example: Her comment about dogs was a real non sequitur when we'd been talking about going to the beach.</li></ul>

Non sequitur

Obfuscate [ob·fus·cate] – to confuse someone, or to obscure the meaning of something.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Verb</li><li>Sentence Example: The teenagers used text speak and emojis to obfuscate their messages from their parents.</li></ul>

Obfuscate

Elucidate [elu·ci·date] – to explain or make something clear.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Verb</li><li>Sentence Example: Could you elucidate that concept so that I can fully grasp it?</li></ul>

Elucidate

Scintillating [scin·til·lat·ing] – something fascinating or brilliantly clever.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Adjective</li><li>Sentence Example: She created a scintillating presentation for the meeting.</li></ul>

Scintillating

Perfunctory [per·func·to·ry] – something done without much care or attention.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Adjective</li><li>Sentence Example: The customer made a perfunctory review of the sales agreement before he signed.</li></ul>

Perfunctory

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