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TermDefinition
pulchritudinous beautiful
vex make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
mellifluous (of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
denouement resolution of a narrative
accolade a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
tangible perceptible by touch
perceptible able to be seen or noticed
acrimony rough or bitter manner
capricious determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
caustic capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
cloying overly sweet
ephemeral lasting a short time
equanimity steadiness of mind under stress
facetious treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
fiasco complete failure or collapse
glib artfully persuasive in speech
abnegate deny
benevolent well-meaning
deabacle sudden, shameful failure
hinder causing delay
meticulous showing great attention
obsolete outdated
scrutinize examine closely
quintessential perfect example of said quality
tenacious persistent determined
cynical believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
blatant obvious and offensive
Created by: aete
 

 



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