a statement that appears to contradict itself and thus seems to be false or absurd, but may actually be true (n.)

aloof

in a friendly, good-natured, agreeable manner (adv.)

provoking laughter, scorn, or ridicule (adj.)

a short, entertaining, often humorous story (n.)

attacking or opposing accepted, established beliefs or customs (adj.)

showy in an attempt to impress; making a display to attract attention (adj.)

so small as to be worthless or unimportant, trifling (adj.)

to yield, surrender, usually under specifically negotiated terms (v.)

unpredictable, changing suddenly for no apparent reason, inconstant (adj.)

evil or treacherous in a sly, underhanded manner (adj.)

of or pertinent to a prophet (one who makes predictions) (adj.)