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Ambiguous (v) |
having one or more possible meanings |
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Ironic |
resulting in an unexpected and poignantly incongruous or unwanted outcome; humorously mocking |
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Juxtaposition |
state of being placed side by side or close together |
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amplify (v) |
increase in volume or intensity; boost, magnify, add details to clarify or broaden, expand |
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magnitude (n) |
greatness of extent, great importance, size |
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anecdote (n) |
short account of a supposedly interesting or amusing incident, brief narrative |
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malign (adj, v) |
evil in effect |
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arbitrary (adj) |
determined by impulse or within; unrestricted by law |
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medium (noun) |
form or material used by an artist, author, or composer; means of doing something |
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astute (adj) |
wise; shrewed; keen |
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mollify (v) |
soothe; moderate in intensity; soften |
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Ambivalence |
mixed feelings; having conflicting emotional attiudes |
