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Caustic: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caustic
Definition: Able to destroy or burn something by chemical action ; very harsh and critical
Sentence: The chemical was so caustic that it ate through the pipe.
Original Sentence: His caustic choice of words caused the whiny child to recoil as if he had been slapped.
Definition: Able to destroy or burn something by chemical action ; very harsh and critical
Sentence: The chemical was so caustic that it ate through the pipe.
Original Sentence: His caustic choice of words caused the whiny child to recoil as if he had been slapped.
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Disdain: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disdain?show=0&t=1389714726
Definition: a feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect
Sentence: I have a healthy disdain for companies that mistreat their workers.
Original Sentence: The teenager looked upon her parents with disdain as they scolded her for making a bad grade on her test.
Definition: a feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect
Sentence: I have a healthy disdain for companies that mistreat their workers.
Original Sentence: The teenager looked upon her parents with disdain as they scolded her for making a bad grade on her test.
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Flippant: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flippant
Definition: lacking proper respect
Sentence: Its a funeral, yet he his manner during the service was flippant.
Original Sentence: That boy has a flippant attitude in regard to the way he approaches his teachers.
Definition: lacking proper respect
Sentence: Its a funeral, yet he his manner during the service was flippant.
Original Sentence: That boy has a flippant attitude in regard to the way he approaches his teachers.
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Indignant: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indignant
Definition: feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
Sentence: If I'm indignant, it is because you threw the book at me.
Original Sentence: The cat was indignant, for he did not get fish.
Definition: feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
Sentence: If I'm indignant, it is because you threw the book at me.
Original Sentence: The cat was indignant, for he did not get fish.
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Nonchalant: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonchalant
Definition: having an air of easy unconcern or indifference
Sentence: She faced the crowd with the nonchalant ease of an experienced speaker.
Original Sentence: The young boy was nonchalant about his parent's taking his new toy away because he had so many.
Definition: having an air of easy unconcern or indifference
Sentence: She faced the crowd with the nonchalant ease of an experienced speaker.
Original Sentence: The young boy was nonchalant about his parent's taking his new toy away because he had so many.
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Pompous: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pompous
Definition: affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
Sentence: The prince deserved better, although he was very pompous.
Original Sentence: He can seem pompous at first, but once you get to know him, you'll find that he's actually quite humble.
Definition: affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
Sentence: The prince deserved better, although he was very pompous.
Original Sentence: He can seem pompous at first, but once you get to know him, you'll find that he's actually quite humble.
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Sardonic: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sardonic
Definition: showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something
Sentence: The coach took on a sardonic tone after seeing the lack of enthusiasm from the team.
Original Sentence: The critic had sardonic tone when addressing the incompetence of the wait staff.
Definition: showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something
Sentence: The coach took on a sardonic tone after seeing the lack of enthusiasm from the team.
Original Sentence: The critic had sardonic tone when addressing the incompetence of the wait staff.
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Skeptical/ Skepticism: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skepticism
Definition: relating to, or being marked by skepticism; an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
Sentence: The renounced scientists regarded the researcher's claims with skepticism.
Original Sentence: The student's remark about a bounce house in the cafeteria during lunch was met with skepticism and doubtful looks.
Definition: relating to, or being marked by skepticism; an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
Sentence: The renounced scientists regarded the researcher's claims with skepticism.
Original Sentence: The student's remark about a bounce house in the cafeteria during lunch was met with skepticism and doubtful looks.
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Vehement: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vehement
Definition: Marked by forceful energy ; intensely emotional
Sentence: He was a vehement opponent of the new law.
Original Sentence: Ashley's denial was vehement.
Definition: Marked by forceful energy ; intensely emotional
Sentence: He was a vehement opponent of the new law.
Original Sentence: Ashley's denial was vehement.
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Wary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wary
Definition: Not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble
Sentence: The store owner kept a wary eye on him.
Original Sentence: I am always wary of strangers when I'm shopping alone.
Definition: Not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble
Sentence: The store owner kept a wary eye on him.
Original Sentence: I am always wary of strangers when I'm shopping alone.