Insidious - working in a subtle but destructive way - коварный, хитрый
Plaque is insidious: we cannot see it, but each day it eats at our enamel, causing cavities and other dental problems.
Discrete - constituting a separate entity or part - отдельный
What was once known as Czechoslovakia has split into two discrete, independent nations.
Apocryphal - being of questionable authenticity - недостоверный
The web is notorious for sandwiching apocryphal stories between actual news.
Idiosyncrasy - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual - черта характера, особенность стиля/склада
Peggy's numerous idiosyncrasies include wearing mismatched shoes, laughing loudly to herself, and owning a pet aardvark.
Ingratiate - gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts - снискать расположение, стараться понравиться
Even though Tom didn't like his new boss, he decided to ingratiate himself to her in order to advance his carrier.
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