An indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Euphemism
Satisfy and pacify are synonyms for which word?
Appease
Taint
A trace of a bad or undesirable quality or substance.
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason.
Arbitrary
Unselfish is a synonym for which word?
Altruistic
Allusion
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect reference.
So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
Banal
Polite term is a synonym for which word?
Euphemism
Syndrome
A group of symptoms the consistently occur together in relation to a condition.
To make a concerted or violent attack on.
Assail
Greedy is a synonym for which word?
Mercenary
Banal
So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
A person who is primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
Mercenary
Illness is a synonym for which word?
Syndrome
Assail
To make a concerted or violent attack on.