bien-pensants
noun
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a right thinking or orthodox person.
remonstrance
noun
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an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance.
parsimonious
adj
1/11/18
unwilling to spend money or use resources.
semaphore
noun
1/11/18
a variable or abstract data type used to control access to a common resource.
presage
noun
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something that foreshadows or portends a future event.
vituperation
noun
1/11/18
noun that refers to critical or abusive language.
pollyannish
adj
1/11/18
irrepressibly or excessively optimistic; capable of seeing good in anyone.
rivulet
noun
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a small stream.
recrimination
noun
1/11/18
a retaliatory accusation.
gauche
adj
1/11/18
lacking social experience or grace.
sidled
verb
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to move sideways.
cogitating
verb
1/11/18
pondering or meditating on.
contretemps
noun
1/11/18
minor disagreement or dispute.
prevaricate
verb
1/11/18
to deviate from the truth.