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Bombast (bombastic)

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speech or writing that is meant to sound important or impressive but is not sincere or meaningful. pretentious inflated speech or writing <political bombast> (characterized by overblown, pompous, exaggerated speech)

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Objectivity

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based on facts rather than feelings or opinions : not influenced by feelingsphilosophy : existing outside of the mind : existing in the real world

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Subjective

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philosophy : relating to the way a person experiences things in his or her own mind: based on feelings or opinions rather than facts

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Florid

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very fancy or too fancy, having a red or reddish color: covered with flowers, very flowery in style :elaborately decorated : marked by emotional or sexual fervor : fully developed : manifesting a complete and typical clinical syndrome <the florid stage of a disease>

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Apocryphal

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well-known but probably not true, of doubtful authenticity

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Superfluous

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beyond what is needed : not necessary, wasteful

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Laconic

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using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

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Garrulous

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given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative. Wordy

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Ascetic

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practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline. Denial of physical pleasure. Austere in appearance, manner, or attitude.

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Austere

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simple or plain : not fancyof a person : having a serious and unfriendly quality: having few pleasures : simple and harsh

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Taciturn

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temperamentally disinclined to talk, tending to be quiet

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Taciturn

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tending to be quiet : not speaking frequently: temperamentally disinclined to talk

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Tempestuous

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Full of strong emotions, anger or excitement. Turbulent, storm

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Prolific

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producing a large amount of something, abundance, productive

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Ambiguous

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doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness <eyes of an ambiguous color>b : inexplicable2 : capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways

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Arbitrary

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not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence: done without concern for what is fair or right.

existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will

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Capricious

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changing often and quickly ; especially : often changing suddenly in mood or behavior: not logical or reasonable : based on an idea, desire, etc., that is not possible to predict

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Sesquipedalian

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having many syllables : long <sesquipedalian terms>2 : given to or characterized by the use of long words <a sesquipedalian television commentator>

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Eminent

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successful, well-known and respectedFull Definition1 : standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted : conspicuous2 : jutting out : projecting3 : exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent

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Imminent

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ready to take place; especially : hanging threateningly over one's head <was in imminent danger of being run over>

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Unobjectionable

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not causing or likely to cause objection : not objectionable : inoffensive <an unobjectionable comment>

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Conventional

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lacking originality or individuality : trite. used and accepted by most people : usual or traditional. Common

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Domineering

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tending too often to tell people what to do : often trying to control the behavior of others

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Execrable

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1 : deserving to be execrated : detestable <execrable crimes>2 : very bad : wretched <execrable hotel food>

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Critical

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expressing criticism or disapproval: using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts of something

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Eclectic

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selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles2 : composed of elements drawn from various sources; also : heterogeneous

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Expediency

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the quality or state of being suited to the end in view.

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Indulgence

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: the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want: the act of doing something that you enjoy but that is usually thought of as wrong or unhealthy: something that is done or enjoyed as a special pleasure