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scaleneA triangle with no congruent sides
isoscelesa triangle having two sides of equal length
equilateralhaving all sides or faces equal
humorousfull of or characterized the quality of being funny
anonymoushaving no known name or identity or known source
compensatecover: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
levitylightness of manner
hyperboleA figure of speech in which deliberate exaggeration is used for emphasis
exaggerationIncreasing or enlarging an object or figure to communicate ideas or feelings
cynicismbelieving the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
pacifistsomeone opposed to war or to violence as a means of settling disputes
appeasementpolicy of giving in to avoid a conflict
partisanA person who supports a political party or cause over other parties or causes
paternalbelonging to or inherited from one's father
patrimonybirthright: an inheritance coming by right of birth
pater or partmeans father