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not desirable; unlikely to yield what is expected
not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair
represent falsely
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
to settle something, particularly an argument, conclusively
to have the same opinion or agree
in a contrasting or opposite way from what has just been mentioned
to consider in a particular manner
to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted
not having one obvious meaning and open to interpretation
confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
someone who expounds and interprets or explains
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
take exception to
listen; used mostly in the imperative
*** used to add a comment on something that you have just said and to say in what way it is true
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
to strongly express an opinion as true and valid, although others may disagree
despite what has just been said
express strong disapproval of
to state one's opinion in a dogmatic and highfalutin way
light teasing repartee
to protest against something or argue about it
marked by harshly abusive criticism
hold back to a later time
of superficial relevance if any
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
express criticism towards
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
