theme - a topic/ thesis
tone - attitude of piece of writing/ the way it is being read
mood - state of mind or feeling
diction - phrases/ use or/and choice of words
syntax - arrangement of words
syllogism - logic of if two statements are true, then the conclusion must be true
stupid - lack of intelligence/ common sense
adumbrate - foreshadow; report or represent outline
apotheosis - climax, highest point of development
ascetic - a monk / person who dedicates themselves to self-discipline, usually religious reasons
bauble - inexpensive piece of jewelry
beguile - to hypnotize or to charm someone
burgeon - flourish or to grow rapidly
complement - a thing that brings to perfection
contumacious - stubborn or disobedient to authority
curmudgeon - bad tempered of a person
didactic - to teach people something
disingenuous - fake / not true
exculpate - to show someone is not guilty
faux pas - a embarrassing act in a social situation
fulminate - coming on severe or sudden
fustian - strong cotton and linen fabric
hauteur - appearance of being arrogant, superior and disdainful
inhibit - restrain or prevent an action or process
jeremiad - a list of woes ; prolong complaint
opportunist - someone who tries to get an advantage or something valuable from a situation without thinking about what is fair or right
unconscionable - not right or reasonable
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