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evident (adjective)
Obviously true by simple observation.
e.g.: It was evident she was angry, after she slammed the door.
obscure (adjective)
Dark, faint or indistinct.
Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
Difficult to understand.
e.g.: an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works.
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd
e.g.: His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top
Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
e.g.: Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget
sagacious (adjective)
Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness.
farsightedness (noun)
The condition of being unable to focus on near objects; presbyopia
The quality of being considerate about what might happen in the future
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obsolete (adjective)
No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).
e.g.: It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete.
trough (verb)
To eat in a vulgar style, as if eating from a trough
e.g.: he troughed his way through 3 meat pies.
anecdote (noun)
A short account of an incident, often humorous.
An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
A previously untold secret account of an incident.
absurd (adjective)
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.
Dealing with absurdism.
bluff (noun)
An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio.
e.g.: That is only bluff, or a bluff.
An attempt to represent yourself as holding a stronger hand than you do.
e.g.: John's bet was a bluff: he bet without even so much as a pair.
The card game poker.
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counterfeit (not comparable)
False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
e.g.: This counterfeit watch looks like the real thing, but it broke a week after I bought it.
Inauthentic
Assuming the appearance of something; deceitful; hypocritical.
authentic (adjective)
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
e.g.: The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
e.g.: The report was completely authentic.
concession (noun)
the act of conceding, especially that of defeat
something, such as an argument, that is conceded or admitted to be wrong
Admitting a point to strengthen one's overall case.
the grant of some land to be used for a specified purpose
concede (verb)
To yield or suffer; to surrender; to grant; as, to concede the point in question.
e.g.: He conceded the race once it was clear he could not win.
To grant, as a right or privilege; to make concession of.
To admit to be true; to acknowledge.
To yield or make concession.
consensus (noun)
A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.
Average projected value, as in the finance term consensus forecast.
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distress (noun)
discomfort.
Serious danger.
A seizing of property without legal process to force payment of a debt.
flair (noun)
A natural or innate talent or aptitude; a knack.
Distinctive style or elegance; panache or elan.
forgery (noun)
The act of forging metal into shape.
The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud; as, the forgery of a bond.
That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited.
panache (noun)
An ornamental plume on a helmet.
Flamboyant, energetic style or action; dash; verve.
verve (noun)
Excitement of imagination such as that which animates a poet, artist, or musician, in composing or performing
artistic energy and enthusiasm
vigour, vitality and liveliness
rapture, enthusiasm
spirit, energy
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flamboyant (adjective)Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.
Referred to as the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
showy (adjective)
calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye, often in such a way that is of low quality or little merit
merit (noun)
Something deserving positive recognition.
e.g.: His reward for his merit was a check for $50.
Something worthy of a high rating.
A claim to commendation or reward.
The quality of deserving reward.
Reward deserved; any mark or token of excellence or approbation.
e.g.: His teacher gave him ten merits.
commendation (noun)
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
approbation (noun)
The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition
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