pernicious
adjectiveSeriously harmful, especially in a gradual or less obvious way.
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pompous
adjectiveExaggeratedly self-important or ceremonious.
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adjectiveTrying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.
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adjectiveVery attentive to details of conduct, rules, or formalities.
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