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sanctimonious
[Adjective]
attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior
Ex: sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .
equivocal
[Adjective]
having two or more possible meanings
Ex: The contract 's terms were equivocal, causing confusion among the parties .
to equivocate
[Verb]
to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others
phenomenon
[noun]
a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood
idiom
[noun]
a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way
Ex: The comedianidiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .
impatience
[noun]
the feeling of being extremely annoyed by things not happening in their due time
Ex: He could n’t control impatience, so he left early .
immoderate
[Adjective]
exceeding reasonable limits or going beyond what is considered appropriate or moderate
Ex: immoderate amount of caffeine can lead to restlessness and anxiety .
impalpable
[Adjective]
not easy to grasp or understand, often due to being abstract
Ex: How can we define something impalpable as consciousness with clear boundaries ?
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