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Euphemism
an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
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churlish
having a bad disposition; surly
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double entendre
an ambiguity with one interpretation that is indelicate or offensive
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self-deprecating
conscious of your own shortcomings
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bemused
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
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melodramatic
having excitement and emotional appeal
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circumlocution
an indirect way of expressing something
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strident
unpleasantly loud and harsh
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disconcerting
causing an emotional disturbance
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eloquent
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
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kowtow
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
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importunate
making persistent or urgent requests
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anecdote
short account of an incident
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acerbic
sour or bitter in taste
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Card 2

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Euphemism

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an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one

Card 3

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churlish

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Card 4

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double entendre

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Card 5

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self-deprecating

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