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Quixotic (/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/) describes someone or something that is exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical, often pursuing noble goals despite a high likelihood of failure.

Moribund describes someone or something in a state of dying, approaching death, or in terminal decline, often implying a complete lack of vitality or stagnation.

An armistice is a formal, negotiated agreement between warring parties to temporarily cease active hostilities, typically aiming to pause combat while negotiating a lasting peace.

Prescient = having or showing knowledge of events before they occur.

Priggish describes a person who is offensively self-righteous, acting morally superior, and overly concerned with petty proprieties.

A gadfly is an irritating person, a nuisance who will often ask too many questions or lob lots of criticisms in order to get his or her way.

Belligerent = someone hostile, aggressive, or eager to fight, often characterized by a confrontational tone or actions.

Obtuseness = lack of quickness, alertness, or sensitivity in perception, intellect, or feeling, often arising from conscious or unconscious resistance.

A pun is a type of wordplay that uses words with multiple meanings or words that sound alike to create humor or a clever effect, also known as paronomasia. Puns are often found in jokes, headlines, and advertising, and are intended to evoke a reaction from the listener or reader.