Vocabulary Flashcards

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Profusion

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noun an abundance or large quantity of something. "a rich profusion of wildflowers"

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noun a harsh discordant mixture of sounds. "a cacophony of deafening alarm bells"

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noun a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. "he succumbed to ennui and despair" -- mid 18th century: French, from Latin in odio(n- ), from mihi in odio est ‘it is hateful to me’. Compare with annoy.

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adjective quivering; trembling. "her face aquiver with pleasure"

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adjective (of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow. "she was careful not to let the answer sound too glib"

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adjective (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly. "a voluble game-show host" -- (of speech) characterized by fluency and readiness of utterance. "an excited and voluble discussion"

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noun 1. offense or annoyance. "she took umbrage at his remarks" -- ARCHAIC shade or shadow, especially as cast by trees.

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noun a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement. "his weird mixed metaphors and non sequiturs" -- Latin, literally ‘it does not follow’.

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adjective given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. "it's terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss"

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noun work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value. "writing off the cold fusion phenomenon as a boondoggle best buried in literature" -- verb waste money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects. "the only guarantees are higher taxes and bureaucratic boondoggling"

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noun a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

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adjective obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. "they were served by obsequious waiters"

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having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. "he bowed his head in a servile manner" -- of or characteristic of a slave or slaves. "the servile condition of the peasants"

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adjective (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. "he gave a perfunctory nod"

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noun a private romantic rendezvous between lovers. "a moonlight tryst" -- verb keep a private, romantic rendezvous.

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noun a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot. "torrential rain turned the building site into a quagmire" -- an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation. "a legal quagmire"

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verb persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. "he hoped to cajole her into selling the house"

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able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action. "a caustic cleaner" -- sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way. "the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing"

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noun a thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it. "the results were presented to shareholders as a fait accompli" mid 19th century: from French, literally ‘accomplished fact’.

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adjective (of a person) fond of company; sociable. "he was a popular and gregarious man" -- (of animals) living in flocks or loosely organized communities. "gregarious species forage in flocks from colonies or roosts" -- (of plants) growing in open clusters or in pure associations. "in the wild, trees are usually gregarious plants"

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adjective very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. "he chooses his words with fastidious care" -- very concerned about matters of cleanliness. "the child seemed fastidious about getting her fingers sticky or dirty"

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adjective self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness. "the drink made her maudlin"

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verb appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). "nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists. RARE reduce the severity of (something); soften. "the women hoped to mollify the harsh wilderness environment"

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/ˌkād(ə)rəs ˈperəbəs/ Learn to pronounce adverbFORMAL with other conditions remaining the same. "shorter hours of labor will, ceteris paribus, reduce the volume of output"

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To the man or At the man. The process of criticizing the person, instead of their ideas in a debate, in an attempt win the argument. "Why should we listen to the ideas of someone who didn't graduate from the Ivy League?" is an example of an ad hominem attack. The idea being that weakening the perception of the person weakens the argument. As a business leader, be prepared to recognize and call this out "There is no reason for the ad hominem attack here. Not all good ideas only come from the Ivy League."

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In good faith. Reference to the sincere, honest, intentions of a person, as in "They made a bona fide attempt to address the situation." *Adding an -s does not make it plural, but changes the meaning to Bona Fides, which are credentials attesting to identity.

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Let the (buyer, seller, doer) beware. Typically used to denote who has the burden of research and that there may be no expressed warranty, like in real estate transactions, but can we used to help draw awareness to risk for business leaders. "I think it is a great idea to buy from that company that has only been in business this week, but caveat emptor."

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By this act (or fact); by this quality; thereby It is about consequence. "If a married person marries second person, the second marriage is void ipso facto." Can be used as a substitution for therefore. Similar to but not 'Ipso Facto'

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adverb by that very fact or act. "the enemy of one's enemy may be ipso facto a friend"

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A Latin phrase meaning for the sake of example, the full form of the abbreviation eg.

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In the same place. This is typically used as a citation to refer to the last source referenced. Instead of naming the source again, just say or note ibid.

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Lorem ipsum is derived from the Latin "dolorem ipsum" roughly translated as "pain itself." Lorem Ipsum, sometimes referred to as 'lipsum', is the placeholder text used in design when creating content. It helps designers plan out where the content will sit, without needing to wait for the content to be written and approved. It originally comes from a Latin text, but to today's reader, it's seen as gibberish.

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Nothing more beyond. This is the best or apex of what something can be. Nothing can be better. It is THE bold statement when you want to be bold. "This is the ne plus ultra blog about Latin phrases for business leaders." So there!

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With equal step. Together. If something is done equally, and without preference, it is done pari passu. Usually used in legal proceedings or for distribution of an inheritance, it can be used denote situations where you need work or bonuses divided equally amongst the team.

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As such; one would expect from the name Along the lines of fundamentally or innately

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After this, therefore because of this. A logical fallacy where you inaccurately assume that because something happened first, it caused the second. This is a great one to memorize and bring out when you see your teams attribute causation because something happened first. "After we started tweeting 'have a good weekend' every Friday, we saw a spike in our revenues. Wishing people a good weekend, therefore, drives revenue." Uhm . . .I am gonna say . . . no!

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There can be only one

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For the rate Proportionally. Some proportion that can be exactly calculated. Can be used from subscription models where you will only charge for the percentage of time used.

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This (latin)

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for (latin)

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Holy of Holies The most sacred sealed place. While this has its origins as the Tabernacle of Ancient Israel, the modern usage can be used to mean "there are secrets . . . and then there are secrets. This should be considered sanctum sanctorum. Make sure you never speak of this to anyone - - ever. It is a clever way of saying "super secret and secure."

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Without which not. It refers to a key critical ingredient or aspect of a larger whole. Without this piece, the whole is nothing. "Patience is sine qua non for this role."

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Let is stand. A shorthand way for editors to let writers and typesetter know to disregard prior changes or alterations. Disregard prior notations. Frequently used to edit and review documents.

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Under the Rose Means "private or secret". From the Middle Ages (and with roots in Greek Mythology) where a rose was suspended from the ceiling and what was said under the rose was secret. It is a way to denote that the conversation is private and confidential. Assume Las Vegas has one big rose hanging over it.

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Voice of the People. Often thought of as a Man On The Street (M.O.T.S) interview. It is a way to get a spontaneous viewpoint from an unrehearsed interview of a person in a public place. "The voice of the people is the voice of God."

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I came, I saw, I conquered.

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The die has been cast.

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Seize the ay.

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I think, therefor I am.

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In wine, there is truth.

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Deeds, not words.

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Something for something

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God from the machine. A plot device used to resolve a seemingly unsolvable problem. It’s often considered a lazy or cheap way to tie loose ends in movies or books. A good example could be Arya killing the Night King in Game of Thrones.

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For this Or ‘for this purpose. Something that is not planned, but done only when it’s needed. An ad hoc meeting.

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Through my fault

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The existing state (of affairs) Mainly used with regard to social or political issues. “The officials wanted to maintain the status quo, so they did not vote to admit the new members.

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By itself or in itself Used to describe or talk about something on its own, rather than in connection with other things. “I’m not a fan of the Latin language per se, but rather its influence on modern languages.”

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Nourishing mother Used to identify the institution of education that one formerly attended. It suggests that a school provides intellectual nourishment to its students.

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In fact Describes something existing in fact, although perhaps not legal. It contrasts with de jure, which refers to things that happen according to law.

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An unwelcome person Especially used in diplomacy, but also in day-to-day conversations. “Julian is a persona non grata for us since he offended Miriam.

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Of its/his/her/their own kind Constituting a class alone. Unique. Think of Mozart for example.

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Without which, not Something absolutely essential. A more clear translation could be ‘without (something), (something else) won’t be possible’. “Creativity is a sine qua non for writing novels.”

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To infinity Unlike the previous Latin words, this one is pretty self-explanatory.

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And similar things

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Latin phrase that generally means "one corrects customs by laughing at them," or "he corrects customs by ridicule." Some commentators suggest that the phrase embodies the essence of satire; in other words, the best way to change things is to point out their absurdity and laugh at them

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Good for whom? Or who benefits? Similar to the expression sequere pecuniam (“follow the money”), this phrase suggests to look for the culprit in the person who would benefit from an unwelcome event.

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It annoys me at the foot. Similar to the English saying “a pebble in one’s shoe”, me vexat pede refers to a trivial situation or person that is being a nuisance. The Romans don’t seem so serious anymore, do they?

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To milk a male goat. (a useless act)

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Nothing comes from nothing. Or so Lucretius said. Originally meaning “work is required to succeed”, the modern reinterpretation suggests that “everything has its origins in something”.

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Nobody dances sober. Have you heard about Cicero? The famous Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher and Academic Skeptic? Well, he said this.

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We strive for the forbidden. From Ovid’s ‘Amores’. This behavior is no stranger to the modern world. Highly disputed between philophers, nitimur in vetitum was also what drove Eve to take a bite from the forbidden fruit.

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Hurry slowly. An oxymoronic phrase attributed to Augustus. Genius if you ask me. Equivalent to “more haste, less speed”, festina lente essentially encourages you to proceed quickly, but cautiously.

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In matters of taste, there can be no disputes

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I fear Greeks even if they bring gifts. Similar to equo ne credite (“do not trust the horse”). The phrase belongs to Laocoön when he supposedly warned his fellow Trojans against accepting the wooden horse from the Greeks. Nowadays, this expression can be used figuratively between friends.

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The wolf in the story. The Latin equivalent of “speak of the devil”. When you speak of someone and they suddenly appear, almost as if you were summoning them, this proverb is perfect.

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Remember to live. We all heard about memento mori (“remember that you [have to] die”), but apparently a more optimistic view over life also existed.

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Laughter is abundant in the mouth of fools. Similar to per risum multum poteris cognoscere stultum (“by excessive laughter one can recognize the fool”). Do you have that one friend who laughs at their own jokes even before saying them? If yes, then this saying is for them. Only if they are not easily offended, of course.

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To belch before the deaf. You gotta love the Latin language. After learning of this phrase’s existence, I no longer regarded my attempt to learn as many Latin phrases as possible as futile. If it wasn’t obvious enough, surdo oppedere refers to a useless action.

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f you want to be loved, love. Written by Seneca in the sixth of his letters to Lucilius. The phrase has a double interpretation: ‘only loving souls can inspire love’ and ‘you cannot ask for love from those you do not love yourself’.

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Love conquers all. Famously attributed to the Latin poet Virgil, this popular Latin phrase is also the title of a painting by the Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio.

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Where (there is) love, there (is) pain. No matter how beautiful, love can also hurt. This expression refers to the pain love can inflict upon one’s soul especially if we’re talking about unrequited love.

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Love is rich with both honey and venom. It seems that love was no different in Ancient Rome. This quote appeared in Titus Maccius Plautus’ play ‘Cistellaria’.

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All that is mine I carry with me

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noun 1. the time at which something is most powerful or successful. "under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire reached its zenith of influence" 2. ASTRONOMY the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer.

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noun a large and important work of art, music, or literature, especially one regarded as the most important work of an artist or writer. late 18th century: from Latin, ‘great work’.

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adjective having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. "avaricious corporate bosses looking to maximize profits"

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la-tib-oo-layt. To hide oneself in a corner.

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du·plic·i·tous /do͞oˈplisədəs/ adjective adjective: duplicitous deceitful. "treacherous, duplicitous behavior" LAW (of a charge or plea) containing more than one allegation.

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sweet or cute in a way that is silly or sentimental Example: It’s the tourists who substantially contribute to the pubs, wineries, restaurants, galleries, antique shops, twee little candle shops, service stations, supermarkets and other businesses. — The Advertiser (Adelaide, Aus.), 12 Jul. 2022

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silly or stupid: complacently or inanely foolish Example: Sometimes, even widely circulated complaints are totally fatuous. People watch Titanic, for instance, and ask why Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t simply hop on the door alongside Kate Winslet at the end. — The Independent (London, Eng.), 26 Aug. 2022

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revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality Example: Atul—with his pinched expression, unctuous smile, thin mustache, and disarmingly reedy voice—was the P.R. face of the family. — Vanity Fair (New York, NY), Mar. 2019

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having or showing a lack of intelligence or serious thought : lacking meaning, importance, or substance Example: "Anti-influencers" Matt Ford and Jack Steele lampoon the vacuous antics of social media stars. — The Age (Melbourne, Aus.), 8 Sept. 2022

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revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality Example: Atul—with his pinched expression, unctuous smile, thin mustache, and disarmingly reedy voice—was the P.R. face of the family. — Vanity Fair (New York, NY), Mar. 2019

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Having or showing a complete lack of courage : very cowardly Example: It was one of the most craven, cowardly acts in professional sports, only of course he didn't see it that way. — Palladium-Item (Richmond, IN), 26 Aug. 2022

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pu·sil·lan·i·mous /ˌpyo͞osəˈlanəməs/ adjective showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

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ob·strep·er·ous /əbˈstrep(ə)rəs/ adjectiv noisy and difficult to control. "the boy is cocky and obstreperous"

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/ɡōSH/ adjective lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward. "a shy and gauche teenager"

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ul·tra·crep·i·dar·i·an /ˌəltrəkrepəˈderēən/ adjective expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of one's knowledge or expertise. "“Dad, how do we know the universe is expanding?” inquires your six-year-old. Try answering that without resorting to an ultracrepidarian trick here or there" noun a person who expresses opinions on matters outside the scope of their knowledge or expertise. "most patients are ultracrepidarians when it comes to medicine"

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Kinda ‘Slubber’-‘De’-‘Gully’-‘in’ A filthy, slobbering person; a sloven, a villain, a fiend, a louse. A worthless person. A drunken or alcoholic person.

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ab·squat·u·late /ˌabˈskwäCHəˌlāt/ verbHUMOROUS•NORTH AMERICAN leave abruptly. "some overthrown dictator who had absquatulated to the U.S.A."

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ap•o•plec•tic ap-o-plec-tic I apa'plektik | adjective informal overcome with anger; extremely indignant: Mark was apoplectic with rage at the decision. • dated relating to or denoting apoplexy (stroke): an apoplectic attack.

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o·rac·u·lar /ôˈrakyələr/ adjective relating to an oracle. "the oracular shrine" Similar: prophetic prophetical sibylline predictive prescient prognostic divinatory augural vatic mantic fatidical fatidic pythonic (of an utterance, advice, etc.) hard to interpret; enigmatic. "an ambiguous, oracular remark" holding or claiming the authority of an oracle. "he holds forth in oracular fashion"

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Poe's law is an adage of internet culture saying that, without a clear indicator of the author's intent, any parodic or sarcastic expression of extreme views can be mistaken by some readers for a sincere expression of those views.

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Prudence is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. It is classically considered to be a virtue, and in particular one of the four cardinal virtues.

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I 'sikatant, 'sika,fant | noun a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage: because he is high-ranking, he's surrounded by sycophants. ORIGIN mid 16th century (denoting an informer): from French sycophante, or via Latin from Greek sukophantês 'informer', from sukon 'fig' + phainein 'to show', perhaps with reference to making the insulting gesture of the 'fig' (sticking the thumb between two fingers) to informers.

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adjective (tawdrier, tawdriest) showy but cheap and of poor quality: tawdry jewelry. • sordid or unpleasant: the tawdry business of politics. noun archaic cheap and gaudy finery. DERIVATIVES tawdrily | -drele | adverb tawdriness | 'tôdrênas, 'ädrênas | noun ORIGIN early 17th century: short for tawdry lace, a fine silk lace or ribbon worn as a necklace in the 16th-17th centuries, contraction of St Audrey's lace: Audrey was a later form of Etheldrida (died 679), patron saint of Ely where tawdry laces, along with cheap imitations and other cheap finery, were traditionally sold at a fair.

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noun a member of a non-Semitic people of ancient southern Palestine, who came into conflict with the Israelites during the 12th and 11th centuries BC. According to the Bible, the Philistines, from whom the country of Palestine took its name, came from Crete and settled the southern coastal plain of Canaan in the 12th century BC. ORIGIN Old English Filistina (genitive plural), from late Latin Philistinus from Greek Philistinos, from Hebrew pelisti: compare with Palestine. See also philistine. phil•is •tine phil-is-tine | 'file,stên, 'file,stin | noun a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them: I am a complete philistine when it comes to paintings. adiective hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts: there were displays to inspire even the most philistine of VISitors.

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noun (plural larcenies) theft of personal property. See also grand larceny, petty larceny. DERIVATIVES larcenist | -nist | noun larcenous | 'ärsenas | adjective ORIGIN late 15th century: from Old French larcin, from Latin latrocinium, from latro (n-) 'robber', earlier 'mercenary soldier', from Greek latreus.

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verb [with object] deliberately avoid using; abstain from: he appealed to the crowd to eschew violence. DERIVATIVES eschewal noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French eschiver, ultimately of Germanic origin and related to German scheuen 'shun', also to shy'.