theme - the man idea or subject
tone - the attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
mood - the sate of feeling
diction - The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
syntax - an arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
syllogism - A deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion
stupid - lacking intelligence or common sense
adumbrate - report or represent in outline
apotheosis - the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
ascetic - the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence
bauble - a small, showy trinket or decoration
beguile - charm or enchant, sometimes in a deceptive way
burgeon - begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
complement - a thing that completes or brings to perfection
contumacious - stubborn or willfully disobedient to authority
curmudgeon - a bad-tempered or surly person
didactic - intended to teach
disingenuous - pretending that one knows less about something than one really does
exculpate - show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
faux pas - an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation
fulminate - express vehement protest
fustian - pompous or pretentious speech or writing
hauteur - disdainful pride
inhibit - hinder, restrain, or prevent
jeremiad - a long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes
opportunist - a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage
unconscionable - not right or reasonable
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