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Recalcitrant

being obstinate; uncooperative (especially someone of authority or discipline)

Lou Covey

@thecovey.bsky.social

I did not know this until today. It is a brilliant idea. This could force recalcitrant Dem Senators like Fetterman, and Republican senators from purple states, to debate checks on the President apple.news/ActiGuiylQqi...

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Monotony

a lack of variety; tedious; boring; very routine; tedium; boredom; repetitiveness; sameness of pitch or tone in a sound

HerRoyalThighness

@ourflagmeansbeth.bsky.social

I look really fire today expect pictures at some point if I’m ever freed from the endless monotony of meetings

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Upbraid

to find fault with someone; to rebuke or scold someone (not as strong as castigate, stronger than chide); admonish; rebuke; reproach; lambast; berate

Grace Pritchard Burson

@gaudynight78.bsky.social

It's @ceruleancynic.bsky.social's turn to be upbraided by my 18yo for causing him to lose sleep because he's enjoying a Greta Helsing book too much

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Ardor

passion; great feeling (usually positive); great warmth; eagerness; enthusiasm

@yrnga3uevn.bsky.social

JENN ARDOR Clear Heels for Women Slingback Pointed Closed Toe Heels with Rhinestones 3 inch Comfortable Stiletto Sandals Pumps Wedding Party Dress Shoes #slingback #rhinestones #jenn ardor #women's shoes #party shoes

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Discerning

showing good judgment; discriminating; judicious; tasteful

FAB Fiona

@fabfiona.bsky.social

🇬🇧 Some upbeat news on lowering energy costs today.
#Radio4 #YouAndYours

Far better for discerning what troubles the Great British Public, legislative impacts, & what our elected reps could do about snags in the system.
Far healthier & saner than #PoliticsLive et al 🙃

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qrkc?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

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Pulchritude

beauty; fairness; loveliness; good-looking; attractiveness (used in literary terms)

Aurthur Anderson

@aurthursnakearms.bsky.social

hooray, another great day on my elegant pulchritudinous farm

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Surly

rude or bad tempered (less strong that irascible); moody; sulky used to describe someone who is purposefully ignoring or being a bit rude

Lomelindi12

@lomelindi12.bsky.social

E’en all

*sips chai in a surly manner*

#TheArchers

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Pungent

1. a really bad smell or nasty taste; caustic; bitting; tart; sharp 2. can also be used when describing a comment that is sarcastic, scathing, sharp or mean comment.

Max

@shinyperson.bsky.social

I love having hyacinths in the house, but you only get about two days out of them before their scent becomes pungent and overpowering.

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Prevaricate

speak or act in an evasive way (with the intent to deceive); to lie

@k8-monster.bsky.social

I’d like to say I’m surprised that Palantir would prevaricate about the real use of their software, but I’m only disappointed that yet another tech firm powered by the influence of Mr. Thiel is following the traditional MO of too much money in the hands of greedy pigs.

https://fortune.com/2026/01/26/ice-allegedly-uses-palantir-tool-tracking-medicaid-data/

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Misanthrope

a person who dislikes other people and avoids other people; hater of mankind

AllVeganYogi

@vegan4good.bsky.social

https://youtu.be/9b1_LkCqZig?si=U0SYTts8mth_tYeN?...
I was a misanthrope for years. It’s natural but don’t do it for long.

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