Canard
A false or unfounded rumor or story. “The tabloid included some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.”
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. “The company chairman may have been guilty of too much hyperbole during the shareholders meeting.”
Ghoulish
Suggesting the horror of death and decay; morbid or disgusting. “The ghoulish mask was a scary Halloween favorite.”
acuity
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. “The sun’s glare can cause discomfort and reduces visual acuity.”
Sycophant
Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery; A servile self-seeking flatterer. “There was sycophantic laughter from the audience at their bosses jokes.”
Ruminate
Think deeply about something. “We sat ruminating on the nature of existence.”
Nuance
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. “Subtle nuances of her on-screen character.”
Recidivate
To return to a previous pattern of behavior. Relapse: go back to bad or criminal behavior. “The convictions for those over sixty are unlikely to recidivate.
Potentate
One who has the power and position to rule over others: A monarch or ruler. “Industrial potentates.”
Surreptitious
Kept secret, particularly because it would not be approved of. “His surreptitious drug habit could land him in jail.”