existential -
Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.
Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.
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patter -
A repeated light tapping
Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.
verb
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snag -
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.
adjective
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Powerless
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beleaguered -
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
After 2 weeks of fighting, the beleaguered soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.
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Good
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refined -
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.
She had a refined taste in art, always selecting pieces that were both subtle and impactful.
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Smart
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ingenuity -
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.
verb
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Hurt
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stun -
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state
The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.
adjective
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Calm
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casual -
Relaxed and informal in manner or appearance.
I prefer a wearing clothes of a casual style when I'm not at work.
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Dirty
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tarnish -
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
The spoons were in varying conditions, some of them tarnished until they turned black.
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Unfriendly
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quarrel -
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
The two friends quarreled over who would take the last slice of pizza, both refusing to give in.
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sip -
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.
He loved this brand of wine, and he sipped it slowly to savor its delicious taste.
noun
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Steal
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huckster -
A person who sells things of questionable value
At the county fair, the huckster was selling tickets to a concert that had been cancelled. .
