Mendacious

men-dey-shuhs

misleading; not telling the truth; lying.

“George had a habit of making mendacious threats, like when he swore he’d wear a salmon on his head to the Halloween dance.”

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Horripilation

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Umbrage

offense or annoyance.

Substrate

an underlying layer or substance.

Persiflage

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.

Semblance

the outward appearance or apparent form of something.

Paroxysm

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

Descry

to catch sight of; to discover or discern.

Parlous

full of danger or risk; perilous.

Placatory

intended to placate or pacify; conciliatory.

Assiduity

constant or close attention to what one is doing; diligence.

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