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Non sequitur

A

A statement that is not logically follow of conversations flow

S: Interuption
A: Support

Noun

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Ubiquitous

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Appearing everywhere

S: omnipresent/pervasive
A: scarce/rare

Adjective

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Pernicious

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Intending to cause harm

S: harmful/dangerous
A: kind/benevolent

Adjective

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Sycophant

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Someone who uses flattery to try to get what he/she wants from an authority figure

S: flatterer/schmoozer
A: rebel

Noun

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Diatribe

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A forceful and bitter verbal attack

S: Rant
A: Conversation

Noun

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