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archetype
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original model of smth from which other things copy or inspire
trite
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lacking originallity or freshness
"horsing around"
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act in a lively way
malicious
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intening or intended to do harm
buffer
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a person or thing that protects from bad stuff
egregious
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outstandingly bad
satire
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the use of humor to expose and criticse people's stupidity
"campy"
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intentionally trashy and lacking of taste
ironic
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usually used as humorous, but suggests the opposite of the meaning
gawp
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stare stupidily or rudely
"hawk"
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to sell or attempt to sell smth in a loud and intrusive manner
cajole
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to persuade to do smth against their will
disdain
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feeling of being unworthy of one's consideration or respect
sly
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having or showing a deceitful nature
creep
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to move silently to avoid being spotted
gnaw
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bite at smth persistently
misconsture
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interpret smth wrongly
reluctant
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unwilling and hesitant
boisterous
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noisy, energertic, cheerful
profusely
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to a great extent, extravagantly
stir
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a slight physical movement
beam
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to smile or to emit a light
"grasping at straws"
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an attempt to succeed

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