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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

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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

Victor Ray

@victorerikray.bsky.social

I just want one news cycle where conservatives upbraid each other for talking like they are in a cult (”protecting the unborn,” “space lasers”) or speaking at the level of a kindergartener struggling with his letters (Trump every day).

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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.

Sylva Dragon

@sylvadragon.bsky.social

Urgh! This dettol anti bacterial spray has really irritated my throat. And no, I didn't spray in on my throat, I'm not that stupid. I sprayed the bathroom and my partner's room keeping it angled well away from my face. It has a strong pungent lemon odour, normally avoid things like this as asthma.😩

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Prevaricate

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

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@grantmyles.bsky.social

Keir Starmer banks on EU reset to save his premiership
He needs to focus on the facts and rejoin the Customs Union But his weaknesses will mean he will continue to prevaricate in his normal mealy mouthed way

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Misanthrope

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

Jim O'Rourke Bot

@jimorourkebot.bsky.social

If I seem to you just a little bit remote
You'll feel better if you call me a misanthrope

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Euphemism

A mild or indirect word or expression that is sustituted for one that is considered to be more harsh or blunt.

Maria Popova

@popovaprof.bsky.social

To be crystal clear: “security guarantees to Russia” is a euphemism for providing Ru w carte blanche to interfere, dominate, and, if it deems necessary, invade Eastern Europe. The language of “security” has provided a cover for Ru imperialism since 1991! It needs to stop. No one is threatening Ru!

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Juncture

1. a particular point or event in time; point (in time); moment (in time); 2. a place where things join

@secureyourstack.bsky.social

Building Your Foundation: Core Finance SOPs for Small Business

Every successful small business reaches a critical juncture where informal financial processes begin to create more p...

https://secureyourstack.1450enterprises.com/building-your-foundation-core-finance-sops-for-small-business/

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Exacerbate

to make something worse; to make something more severe (often used in reference to feelings, illness or disease)

News by babygoldie

@babygoldie.bsky.social

2026-05-10 19:29:03 - Qatar's foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart: Using the Strait of Hormuz as a pressure tool will only exacerbate the crisis.

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Opaque

not able to be seen through; not transparent; impenetrable to light hard to understand; not clear

emstoat.bsky.social

@emstoat.bsky.social

My mind is like soup
Thoughts bob and drift like noodles
Lost in opaque broth.

#daily #haiku #writing #poetry

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Beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Los Angeles Times

@latimes.com

Are men OK? Actor Jena Malone genuinely hopes so on a beguiling new album

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