hybrid -
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.
He was able to start a business because he had a hybrid personality of both accountant and salesman.
noun
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relic -
An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.
During the dig, the archeological team found some relics from thousands of years ago.
adjective
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Weak
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lackluster -
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.
noun
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crackle -
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds
The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.
verb
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sparkle -
To shine brightly with flashes of light
The river sparkled with the sunlight shining down on it.
verb
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bounce -
To spring back after hitting a surface.
The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.
adjective
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fortuitous -
Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.
It was fortuitous that we ran into each other at the airport—we discussed and agreed to a new business deal.
verb
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
noun
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screech -
A loud, harsh, piercing cry
When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.
noun
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shortfall -
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.
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labyrinth -
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
He found himself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.
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context -
The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
In a different context, his joke might have been actually funny and not offensive.
