What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"

I too am wary of terms like "reference" and phrases such as "state of the art", but when used by an experienced reviewer, who I have followed over the years and who subsequently purchases the item for use in his/her review system, this certainly carries more weight for me. Hyperbole is the stock in trade of some reviewers.

Revealing.

Like a veil has been lifted.

Regards,
barts

@ wturkey - WAF is a real thing in my life.
It's the difference in lifestyle for me.

Miller
They're the same swallows.  They emigrate between N. Africa and Europe.

Punches way above their price point.  

Sounds better than ______  costing 4 to 5 times more.