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#009 Atavistic - #010 Diatribe
This week's words are
#009: Atavistic
[ˌadəˈvistik]
adjective
1. Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral.
2. Recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity
(I have to confess this is one I just got from William Shatner while watching Expedition Unknown's "Shark Trek.")
#010: Diatribe
[ˈdīəˌtrīb]
noun
1. A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
2. Ironic or satirical criticism.
Note: Obviously you can use any form of the words you want (ex: atavism instead of atavistic). I just use whatever the source had.
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