aphorism,
ardent,
exhort,
insinuate,
misconstrue,
refrain,
satiric,
uncomplimentary,
wield
Comedy Central placed a full-page advertisement in Variety ridiculing its own decision to refrain from rebroadcasting an episode of South Park that featured an uncomplimentary portrayal of Tom Cruise. The satiric advertisement exhorts, "C'mon Jews… show them who really runs Hollywood."
A representative of the network explains that this text is in reference to the long-standing "Jews run Hollywood" aphorism and is meant to insinuate that Tom, an ardent Scientologist, wielded his influence over the network. Some people have misconstrued this meaning, thinking that it refers to recent derogatory comments made by a drunken Mel Gibson. However, a network representative asserts that the advertisement was created and approved weeks prior to Mel's arrest.
refrain - (verb) to keep (oneself) from doing or feeling (something)
uncomplimentary - (adjective) not favorable [This word means "not complimentary." The adjective "complimentary" has two meanings: "favorable; expressing respect or affection" or "given free." Do not confuse "complimentary" (with an "i") with "complementary" (with an "e"). The latter word means "serving to complete, fill out, or make perfect." Remember that the letter "e" is in both "complementary" and "complete."]
satiric - (adjective) judgementally sarcastic
exhort - (verb) to urge with strong advice or argument
aphorism - (noun) a saying that describes a common observation or belief; a brief statement of a principle
insinuate - (verb) to suggest in an indirect manner; to introduce (something) in a subtle or gradual manner
ardent - (adjective) extremely eager
wield - (verb) to exercise power or authority; to handle effectively
misconstrue - (verb) to misunderstand
derogatory - (adjective) expressing a low opinion; disrespectful
assert - (verb) to state positively; to maintain
