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Obstinate

to be stubborn; refusing to change one's opinion, idea or course of action

Popebot

Popebot

@popebot.bsky.social

Turn then from Wits, and look on Simo's mate,
No ass so meek, no ass so obstinate:

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Belie

when an appearance fails to give the true notion of something; contradict; be at odds with

Fiona Apple Bot

Fiona Apple Bot

@fionaapplebot.bsky.social

Belied your fort of lace

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Foment

to instigate or stir up (usually something undesirable); provoke; agitate; fan the flames

MissLilly52

MissLilly52

@misslilly52.bsky.social

This country got along fine until Obama. Before Obama, races made huge gains in mutual understanding. Corporations were seen as places where anybody could succeed with great salaries and benefits. Obama is a socialist, so he had to foment racial strife and hatred for capitalism. Think about it.

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Trenchant

to be vigorous or incisive in expression or style; having energy; to be vigorous; cutting incisive or keen (more often used)

Critical Nostalgia

Critical Nostalgia

@highway62.bsky.social

Well, yeah, trenchant observation.

But it's not a story. It's not even a kernel.

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Puerile

childishly silly or trivial; immature; infantile; babyish

@photolady63.bsky.social

I'm not a gambling type of gal, but I bet that tomorrow Trump will make some puerile statement about The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center Of The Performing Arts appealing only to "morons" or "low IQ" people, or that he never really wanted it anyway and it's stupid. 😆💙

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Potentate

A person who has great power (ex. king, ruler, dictator)

Terry Watkins

Terry Watkins

@gerrygow.bsky.social

If you're not paying attention, Emperor Donald The Mad is currently behaving in a way which is madder than any Middle Eastern prince or potentate has exhibited in several millennia.

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Livid

incredibly angry; enraged; infuriated; outraged

@fascistsfightme.bsky.social

Ion Antonescu just fought me over refusing to pay taxes until their Hogwarts house is recognized by the state! I am livid!

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Beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Improbable Maps

Improbable Maps

@improbablemaps.bsky.social

The map's form: relatable
It shows: names
Its purpose: to beguile

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Transgression

act that goes against a law or rule; offense; crime; sin

Baudrillard Warned Us

Baudrillard Warned Us

@baudrillardwarned.us

"Everything is exposed to transparency, that's why there is no more transcendence, that's also why neither repression nor transgression are any longer possible."
- The Ecstasy of Communication

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Indolent

to be lazy; to want avoid activity or exertion; lazy; idle; slothful; loafing; languid; sluggish; lethargic

Mine Eyes Dazzle Despises AI

Mine Eyes Dazzle Despises AI

@evedazzle.bsky.social

FIFA is for indolent rich people, not the eager plebes Part IV.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/article/empty-seats-seen-at-world-cup-game-after-controversy-over-ticket-prices-105442690.html

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