ostentatious
(ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-)
adj.1. characterized by pretentious show in an attempt to impress others.2. intended to attract notice:
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(ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-)
adj.1. characterized by pretentious show in an attempt to impress others.2. intended to attract notice:
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[ˈkadəˌklizəm]NOUNa large-scale and violent event in the natural world.a sudden violent upheaval, especially in a political or social context. Cite: http://www.freedictionary.com
[ˈCHizəl]NOUNa long-bladed hand tool with a beveled cutting edge and a plain handle that is struck with a hammer or mallet, used to cut or shape wood, stone, metal, or other hard materials.VERBcut or shape (something) with a chisel.”carefully chisel out a groove for the hinge”synonyms:cut · carve · shape · fashion · form · chip · hammer · sculpt · sculpture · model · whittle · rough-hewinformalNORTH AMERICANcheat or swindle (someone) out of something.”he’s chiseled me out of my dues”synonyms:swindle · defraud · cheat · fleece · gull · rip off · screw · do · rook · diddle · take for a ride · skin · clip · gyp · gouge · bunco · rush CITE: http://www.freedictionary.com
[ˈsālyənt]ADJECTIVEmost noticeable or important.”it succinctly covered all the salient points of the case”synonyms:important · main · principal · major · chief · primary · notable · noteworthy · [more](of an angle) pointing outward.The opposite of re-entrant.heraldry(of an animal) standing on its hind legs with the forepaws raised, as if leaping.NOUNa piece of land or section of fortification that juts out to form an angle.
(gōsh)adj.Lacking grace or social polish; awkward or tactless.
[French, awkward, lefthanded, from Old French, from gauchir, to turn aside, walk clumsily, of Germanic origin.]
gauche′ly adv.gauche′ness n.
(təʊˌtælɪˈtɛərɪən)adj(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of, denoting, relating to, or characteristic of a dictatorial one-party state that regulates every realm of life. Also called: totalisticn(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a person who advocates or practises totalitarian policies. Cite: http://www.freedictionary.com
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(ĭn-ĕp′tĭ-to͞od′, -tyo͞od′)n.1. The quality of being inept; ineptness.2. An inept act or remark.
ADJECTIVEsuffering from dementia.synonyms:unbalanced · of unsound mind · mentally ill · deranged · crazed · distracted · troubled · disturbed · unhinged · insane · mad · mad as a hatter · mad as a March hare · [more]informalBRITISHdriven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement. CITE: http://www.dictionary.com
NOUNa person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. “narcissists who think the world revolves around them” CITE: http://www.freedictionary.com
oligarchy
ˈäləˌɡärkē]
NOUNa small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. “the ruling oligarchy of military men around the president”a country governed by an oligarchy. “the English aristocratic oligarchy of the 19th century”government by an oligarchy. CITE: http://www.freedictionary.com