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Laconic

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

Urban Futurist Democrat

@urbfuturistdem.bsky.social

CDC WONDER is deeply unintuitive, and the "how to use" section way too laconic. Just select values lol

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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

jackson.

@jacksoncity.bsky.social

(eyes gouged out, broken limbs, condemned to a lifetime of pain) drafting keegan murray over jaden ivey was the right choice all along you were wrong

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Attenuate

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

Dominique Baker

@bakerdphd.bsky.social

Useful working paper overall. Compositional effects feel attenuated to me because the comparison is public institutions in states with pre-existing bans (meaning places like Texas A&M are incorrectly coded as allowing race-conscious admissions).

https://edworkingpapers.com/ai26-1392

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Irascible

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

🦇 Bubú 🦇

@imnotbrittle.bsky.social

Me sorprende lo rápido que me estoy adaptando a la chozita. Sigo más irascible y overwhelmeable pero lo llevo mejor que el último cuatri de universidad, al menos no bromeo 24/7 con tirarme por un balcón 😂

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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

House Digest

@housedigest.bsky.social

As demonstrated on TikTok, a sliding barn door with an arched window will give any closet a dash of rustic charm. However, this can be hard to build yourself.

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Recalcitrant

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

Lou Covey

@thecovey.bsky.social

I did not know this until today. It is a brilliant idea. This could force recalcitrant Dem Senators like Fetterman, and Republican senators from purple states, to debate checks on the President apple.news/ActiGuiylQqi...

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Monotony

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

HerRoyalThighness

@ourflagmeansbeth.bsky.social

I look really fire today expect pictures at some point if I’m ever freed from the endless monotony of meetings

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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

Grace Pritchard Burson

@gaudynight78.bsky.social

It's @ceruleancynic.bsky.social's turn to be upbraided by my 18yo for causing him to lose sleep because he's enjoying a Greta Helsing book too much

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Ardor

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

@yrnga3uevn.bsky.social

JENN ARDOR Clear Heels for Women Slingback Pointed Closed Toe Heels with Rhinestones 3 inch Comfortable Stiletto Sandals Pumps Wedding Party Dress Shoes #slingback #rhinestones #jenn ardor #women's shoes #party shoes

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Discerning

showing good judgment; discriminating; judicious; tasteful

FAB Fiona

@fabfiona.bsky.social

🇬🇧 Some upbeat news on lowering energy costs today.
#Radio4 #YouAndYours

Far better for discerning what troubles the Great British Public, legislative impacts, & what our elected reps could do about snags in the system.
Far healthier & saner than #PoliticsLive et al 🙃

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qrkc?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

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