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Abstract

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theoretical without reference to specifics

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absurd

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contrary to you to logic but sometimes artistically viable

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ambiguous

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having two or more possible things

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analytical

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inclined to examine things by studying their component parts

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anecdotal

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involving a short personal narrative of event or incident

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colloquial

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characteristic of an ordinary or informal conversation

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concise

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using very few words to express a great deal

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contemptuous

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expressing contempt or disdain

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detached

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disinterest ,unbiased, emotionally disconnected

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emotional

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given to strong feelings

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Erudite

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Learned, scholarly

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facetious

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amusing by light, frivolous

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farcical

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humorous in a light way, Comedy of high exaggeration

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irrelevant

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showing disrespect for things usually honored or revered

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journalistic

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characterized by the kind of language of language and writing style used in news items

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melodramatic

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having characteristics of melodrama (emotions, plot exaggeration, characterization's shallow )

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nostalgic

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inclined to long for or dwell on things of the past, sentimental

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objective

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on influenced by personal feelings, unbiased

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ominous

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indicating threatening or evil or danger

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paraodic

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marked by the close imitation of an author or work for comic effect or in ridicule

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philosophical

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interested in the study of basic truths of existence and reality

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realistic

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inclined to represent things as they really are

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romantic

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associated with the 19th century literature, emphasizes emotion, feelings/ thoughts of love

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sardonic

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mocking, taunting, sarcastic, bitter, scornful

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sarcastic

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marked by a satirical wit and the inflicting of pain by taunting or ridiculing

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stark

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plain, harsh, simple or bare, when applied to style, sometimes even bleak or grim

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urbane

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sophisticated, socially polished

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verbose

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wordy, using more words than necessary to make a point

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whimsical

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inclined to be playful, humorous, fanciful

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wistful

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deep in sad thoughts, especially thoughts of something yearned for or lost