Martyr! Glossary

Martyr! Glossary

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Written by Monica Barry

Palliative

Relieving, soothing

Euphemism

Mild alternation

Impeccable

Flawless, ideal

Sobriety

Moderation

Axiom

Accepted truth

Abysmal

Dreadful

Elucidate

Clarify, explain

Platitude

Cliché, commonplace

Emphysema

A certain kind of lung condition in which air sacs get damaged.

Pyrotechnic

Sensational, brilliant

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