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Euphemism |
A mild expression used in place of a harsh, crude, or distasteful expression |
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Nebulous |
Hazy; vague; not clearly defined |
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Abject |
Hopelessly low; wretched; miserable; without self-respect |
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Propriety |
Acceptable behavior; conformity with convectional standards |
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Revile |
To attack with abusive language; to call insulting names |
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Distraught |
In a state of mental conflict; agitated; crazed |
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Admonish |
To reprove mildly and kindly but seriously; take caution or warn; to urge |
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Prosaic |
Matter-of-fact; ordinary; commonplace |
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Phlegmatic |
Sluggish; indifferent; calm |
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Commensurate |
In proper portion; having the same scale measure or size; proportionate |
