Eng 7

to fork out to pay

limbs part of body, example arm or a leg

inflated sense of self-importance an over-rated view of oneself

hokey similes silly or sentimental similes

obscure aphorism a short instructive saying which is vague

echo-locate To locate something with the help of echoes

abyss a bottomless gulf or pit

micro-ambitious not very ambitious, working on short-term goals

periphery the outside boundary or surface of something

Cartesian curve relating to Rene Descartes

Natch “naturally”

bon mot a clever remark

bias a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

dichotomies being two-fold

superstitious an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

incremental increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

acquisition something acquired

bristle react in an offended or angry manner

rejoice feel happiness or joy

obnoxious causing disapproval or protest

flippant assertion light-minded statement

nihilist someone who does not believe in anything

cynic someone who is critical of the motives of others

indulge give satisfaction to

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