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Question 0

Euphemism, euphemistic

Answer 0

N, Adj

The substitution of a mild or vague expression

Question 1

Jargon

Answer 1

Special words that are used by a profession that are difficult for others to understand

Question 2

Paradox, Paradoxical

Answer 2

N, Adj

A statement that seems self-contradictory but in reality expresses a possible truth

Question 3

Hypocrite, hypocrisy, hypocritical

Answer 3

N, N, Adj

A person who gives two different beliefs that are not the same and belie each other

Question 4

Chiasmus

Answer 4

N

A reversal in order of words in two otherwise parallel phrases

Question 5

Nuance

Answer 5

A subtle difference in expression, color

Question 6

To vindicate

Answer 6

To clear someone of blame or suspicion

Question 7

Elliptical

Answer 7

Lacking word or words, esp. when the sense can be understood from contextual clues

Question 8

Persona

Answer 8

N

The aspect of someone’s character

Question 9

Allegory, Allegorical

Answer 9

N, Adj

A story, poem or picture that reveals a hidden meaning