no-brainer
“something so simple or obvious that you do not need to think much about it” — Cambridge dictionary
Words
phantasmagoria
A fantastic sequence of haphazardly associative imagery, as seen in dreams or fever --American Heritage Dictionary
choicelessness
"offering or permitting no choice" -- merriam-webster.com
path of least resistance
“The thing, option, or course of action that is easiest to do; that which avoids confrontation, difficulty, awkwardness, or tension.” — thefreedictionary.com
exaggeration
unreasonable or extravagant overstating or overdrawing in the representation of things --the Century Dictionary
propaganda
systematic effort to manipulate other people’s beliefs, attitudes, or actions by means of symbols --britannica.com
investigate
a lot like the word it comes from, investigationem meaning "a searching into," which came from the Latin for "to track a footprint." It's exactly what you do when you investigate -- vocabulary.com
killjoy
"a person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others through resentful or overly sober behavior" -- Google dictionary
oxymoron
"something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements" -- merriam-webster.com
determinism
"a philosophical view where all events are determined completely by previously existing causes." -- Wikipedia
deadline
"a date or time when something must be finished" -- The Britannica Dictionary
healthy addiction
Is this a thing, or is it a contradiction in terms?
free agent
"a person who does not have any commitments that restrict their actions." -- Google dictionary
diplomacy
"The art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way." - Google/Oxford Languages.
"Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility." - Wiktionary
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death --request