Vocab 5 Flashcards
1
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Obtuse
A
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
2
Q
Trite
A
Overused and consequently of little import
3
Q
Euphemestic
A
using or of the nature of a euphemism
4
Q
Idiomatic
A
using, containing, or denoting expressions that are natural to a native speaker
5
Q
Pretentious
A
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than what is actually possessed
6
Q
Esoteric
A
intended for or likely to be understood by a specialized group of people; niche
7
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Bombastic
A
high-sounding but with little meaning
8
Q
Colloquial
A
used in ordinary conversation; lacking formality
9
Q
Moralistic
A
overfond of making moral judgements about others
10
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Insipid
A
lacking vigor or interest
