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Euphemism
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Euphemism Mild expression in place of an unpleasant one. The expression "he passed away" is a euphemism for " he dies."
Exacerbate Worsen; embitter. The latest bombing exacerbated England's already existing bitterness again the IRA.
Exculpate Clear from blame. She was exculpated of the crime when the real criminal confessed.
Exigency Urgent state; demand or requirement. Packing enough food and fuel to last the week, the hiker felt well prepared to face the exigencies of wilderness life.
Fatuous Foolish; insane. She is far too intelligent to utter such fatuous remarks.
Fawning Courting favor by cringing and flattering. She was constantly surrounded by a group of fawning admirers.
Felicitous Apt; suitably expressed; well chosen. Famous for his felicitous remarks, he was called upon to serve as master of ceremonies.
Fervor glowing ardor; intensity of feeling. At the protest rally, the students cheered the striker and booed the dean with equal fervor.
Flag Droop; grow feeble. When the opposing hockey team scored only 1 minute into the game, the home team's spirits flagged.
Fledgling Inexperienced. While it is necessary to provide these fledgling poets with an opportunity to present their, it is not necessary to admire their work.
Flout Reject; mock. The headstrong youth flouted all authority.
Foment Stir up; instigate. Cher's archenemy Heather spread some nasty rumors that fomented trouble in the club.
Forestall Prevent by taking action in advance. By signing a prenuptial, the bride and groom forestall any potential arguments about money in the event of a divorce.
Gainsay Deny. She was too honest to gainsay the truth of the report.
Garrulous Wordy; talkative. Sometimes. after coming home from school, Dino garrulous; he can go on all day about he did.
Goad Urge on. She was goaded by her friends until she yielded to their wishes.
Grandiloquent Pompous; bombastic. The politician could never speak simply; she was always grandiloquent.
Gregarious Sociable. Typically, party-throwers are gregarious.
Harangue Long, passionate, and vehement speech. In her lengthy harangue, the principle berated the offenders.
Hyperbole Exaggeration; overstatement. As far as I'm concerned, Apple's claims about the new computer are pure hyperbole.
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