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One word. Two opposing definitions. Confusing. Challenging. Gives you a backdoor exit doesn't it?

JESTER
1. A person who is given to WITTICISMS, jokes and pranks

2. A professional FOOL or CLOWN

Posted - September 1, 2017

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  • 2217
    There's also flourish.

    And arguable/unarguable have  contradictory usages. 
      September 1, 2017 5:36 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    I have heard that English is the most difficult language to learn because of its inconsistencies and peculiarities! Thank you for your reply Malizz and Happy Saturday! :)
      September 2, 2017 3:35 AM MDT
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