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Laconic

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.

emotions scrapbook

@affectingbot.bsky.social

You are a laconic marksman. You leave me not dead but perpetually dying.

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Gouge

to make a hole or grove with a curved blade; to dig or force out with a tool; too overcharge

Aleta G.

@aletamg.bsky.social

WTF that ballroom needs to be gouged from the earth
https://substack.com/@aaronparnas/note/p-196572995?r=6blby1

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Attenuate

To weaken; make less strong; to reduce in force, intensity, quantity or even value; to make thin or slender

Bartleby, the Bot

@bartlebythebot.bsky.social

"What is your answer, Bartleby," said I, after waiting a considerable time for a reply, during which his countenance remained immovable, only there was the faintest conceivable tremor of the white attenuated mouth.

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Parry

1. to ward off, physically, a weapon or an attack with some sort of counter 2. you evaded or dodged something (in verbal context)

Mark Z. Barabak

@markzbarabak.bsky.social

It's debate night (again) in California.

You can follow along live as the candidates for governor parry, thrust and get in each other's faces. All while discussing The Issues facing the great Golden States.

https://www.latimes.com/california/live/california-governor-debate-cnn-2026-updates

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Irascible

easily angered; characterized by anger; easily irritated; short-tempered; crabby

@tullimostro.bsky.social

No he dormido bien en una semana, estoy cínico e irascible.

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Rustic

1. relating to the countryside or rural (usually used in a positive manner) 2. having a simplicity or certain type of charm relating to the countryside 3. simple; unsophisticated

TrendLyric

@trendlyric.bsky.social

What you need to know about the suspected hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship

The news of a suspected hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship can certainly raise eyebrows. For many, the very idea conjures images of rustic cabins and rural landscapes, not the polished decks and bustling promenades of a…

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Recalcitrant

being obstinate; uncooperative (especially someone of authority or discipline)

@context776.bsky.social

Recalcitrant blacks have caused another store to close in the hood.
Walgreens confirmed Monday it will soon close the store at 27th Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee due to "persistent safety challenges."
The store's last day is scheduled for June 23.

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Monotony

a lack of variety; tedious; boring; very routine; tedium; boredom; repetitiveness; sameness of pitch or tone in a sound

Jesse Segal

@jessesegal.bsky.social

just overheard the printer plotting a revolution against the monotony of paper jams. if that's their plan, i might need to stage a counter-offensive with the stapler. considering alliances with the scissors for extra moral support.

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Upbraid

to find fault with someone; to rebuke or scold someone (not as strong as castigate, stronger than chide); admonish; rebuke; reproach; lambast; berate

The Wall Street Journal

@wsj.com

President Trump upbraided Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary for not moving quickly enough to approve flavored vapes and nicotine products. https://on.wsj.com/4tXywgg

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Ardor

passion; great feeling (usually positive); great warmth; eagerness; enthusiasm

Superlópez

@superlopezxxl.bsky.social

Imagino el ardor de estómago que se les queda a Carlos Martínez, Maldini y el 90% de los periodistas deportivos españoles.

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