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eccentric
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strange, peculiar, unconventional, or deviating from the normal (off-center)
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idiosynchrasy
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a personal peculiarity or eccentricity
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ludicrous
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ridiculous, abserd or laughable. it implies being so proposterous that it deserves laughter and scorn.
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frivolous
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silly, trivial, lacking seriousness or sense OR of little value/importance
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drivel
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silly or foolosh talk or slobber
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glib
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too ready, fluent, or smooth, to be sincere OR carefully considered. Implies shallowness, superficiality or insincerity.
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pompous
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arrogant
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lethargy
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laziness, great lack of energy, sluggishness or indifference
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encroach
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to trespass, intrude, make inroads upon, or take undue liberties with (take advantage of w/ stealth or gradual advance) usually followed by ON or UPON
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interloper
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a meddler, or one who intrudes on the rights or affairs of another.
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indignity
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an insult or outrage or something that offends, humiliates, or injures one's dignity/ self-respect
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foolhardy
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rash, foolishly bold, or recklessly daring. It implies taking unnecessary chances with no hope of success.
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