1. Lusus naturae(n): a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed; freak; a conspicuous congenital abnormality.
2. Skank(v): to dance rhythmically in a loose-limbed manner; (n):A rhythmic dance performed to reggae or ska music, characterized by bending forward, raising the knees, and extending the hands; disgusting or vulgar matter; filth.
3. Generalissimo(n): the supreme commander of the armed forces.
4. Sylphlike(n): a slender, graceful woman or girl; one of a race of supernatural beings supposed to inhabit the air; (adj): moving and bending with ease.
5. Turbulence(n): the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion; unstable flow of a liquid or gas;unstable flow of a liquid or gas; a state of violent disturbance and disorder.
6. Transient(adj): not lasting, enduring, or permanent; lasting only a short time; existing briefly; staying only a short time.
7. Droll(adj): amusing in an odd way; comical in an odd or whimsical manner; (v): to jest; joke; (n): jester; wag.
8. Pedantic(adj): overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, esp. in teaching; marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
9. Supercilious(adj): having or showing arrogant superiority; feeling or showing haughty disdain; haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
10. Engrossed(v): To occupy exclusively; absorb; written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document.
11. Assiduous(adj): constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persistent.
12. Trenchant(adj): effective; energetic; clearly or sharply defined; incisive or keen; vigorous.
13. Insipid(adj): without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities;without sufficient taste to be pleasing, as food or drink.
14. Obfuscate(v): to confuse; to make obscure or unclear; to render indistinct or dim; darken; To make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand.
15. Nitpick(v): to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details; to criticize by focusing on inconsequential details; (n):petty criticism.
Analogies:
1. Trenchant: Insipid
2. Obfuscate: Confusion
3. Nitpick: Criticize
Issue Topic:
1. "The study of history places too much emphasis on individuals. The most significant events and trends in history were made possible not by the famous few, but by groups of people whose identities have long been forgotten."
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