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noun: An undesirable or isolated location assigned to those who have fallen out of favor or being disciplined.
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Definition: (adjective) Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness. Synonyms: oleaginous, buttery, fulsome, smarmy, oily. Usage: In <i>David …
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captious
Definition: (adjective) Marked by a disposition to find and point out trivial faults. Synonyms: faultfinding. Usage: She found …