[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature:She made nasty insinuations about her rivals.", "covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied:His methods of insinuation are most ingenious.", "subtle or artful instillment into the mind.", "the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation :He made his way by flattery and insinuation.", "Archaic.a slow winding, worming, or stealing in.", "Obsolete.an ingratiating act or speech."]}]