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rhetoric
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The art or study of using language effectively
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convoluted
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adj. complicated; intricately involved, a convoluted way of describing a simple device
The convoluted blender instructions frustrated the smoothie fanatic |
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ubiquitous
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adj. existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent
The ubiquitous fog covered everything, and nothing could be seen for several miles |
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grandiloquent
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adj. speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic
The grandiloquent speaker seemed as if he was trying to recite the entire dictionary in one speech |
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allusion
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noun. a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly, or by implication
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quotidian
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adj. daily, usual or customary; ordinary; commonplace
The quotidian report appeared in the same place on her desk, as usual |
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serendipitous
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adj. come upon or found by accident; fortuitous; good, beneficial
The serendipitous meeting of my old college roomate at Starbucks was delightful |
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anachronism
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noun. The representation of someone as existing or something as happening in another chronological, proper, or historical order.
The anachronism in the history textbook made me lose respect for the publishing company. |
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dilatory
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adj. tending to delay or procrastinate; slow, tardy; intended to cause delay, gain time or defer decision: a dilatory strategy
The dilatory strategy was successful, allowing us more time to prepare |
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sublime
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adj. elevated or lofty in thought;
The sublime decorations for my surprise party made my day |
