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acronym
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a word formed from the first letter of each word in a series
OGT (Ohio Graduation Test) |
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colloquial
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informal language usage; conversational (slang)
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oxymoron
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an expression that contains contrdictory terms.
Jumbo shrimp pretty ugly |
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palindrome
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spelled the same backward and forward
eye pop rotor |
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spoonerism
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switching of the first sounds of two or more words.
"lack of Pies" for "pack of lies" |
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apprehensive
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anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy
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categorical
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without exception, or qualification; absolute
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conclusive
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decisive; putting an end to doubt, question or uncertainty
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dubious
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doubtful
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unequivocal
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perfectly clear; leaving no room for doubt
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benevolent
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wishing to do good;
for the good of charity |
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demeanor
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the way one behaves or presents oneself; ones manners
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ignoble
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mean; dishonorable; not bole in character
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unseemly
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unfitting and inappropriate; grossly improper
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wily
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full of trickery
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exorbitance
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extreme, unreasonable expense or price
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grandiose
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grand; magnificent in size; impressive
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multifarious
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having great variety; diverse
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opulence
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wealth; affluence
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satiate
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to fully satisfy an appetite or a desire
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assertive
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acting with confidence; sure of one's self
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brazen
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extremely bold; rude
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complaisant
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wanting to please
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docile
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gentle; tame
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flamboyant
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showy; vivid or dramatic
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intrepid
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fearless; having great courage
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mellow
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relaxed and easy going
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pacific
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calm; peaceful
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strident
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harsh, loud, shrill
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unabashed
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not embarrassed
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