pretentious -
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
During the annual meeting, the CEO gave a long-winded pretentious speech that talked about unrealistic goals, and most people were bored and even fell asleep.
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context -
The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
In a different context, his joke might have been actually funny and not offensive.
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greedy -
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power
The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.
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pious -
Devoutly religious
For their pious commitment to God, the group of nuns were honored by a visit from the Pope.
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Incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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prance -
(of a horse) move with high springy steps
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
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prude -
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
As a natural prude, Tammy knew she would be very uncomfortable at a nude beach.
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vibes -
A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others
Nia got some bad vibes before stepping inside the haunted house.
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vain -
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.
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finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
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brag -
Say in a boastful manner
Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.
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validate -
To prove that something is true
Henry David Thoreau felt self-confident about his ideas, and he didn't need anyone else to praise him, because he validated his own ideas.
