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ringleader - Someone who is the main influence or motivator behind a particular action or event, especially a disruptive or controversial one.

The police managed to arrest the ringleader of the gang, who had coordinated the series of robberies across the city.

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thug - A violent person, especially a criminal

When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.

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Good / Beautiful

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grandeur - Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style

The Buckingham Palace changing of the guards is an echo of the grandeur that British royalty used to enjoy.

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ploy - A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage

Baby Steve would never eat his food, so his mother came up with a ploy to treat his spoon as an airplane.

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Other / Shape

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clod - A lump of earth or clay

Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.

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catastrophe - An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.

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Bad / Disorganized

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dilettante - Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.

The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.

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hoax - A humorous or malicious deception

Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.

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flame - A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.

The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.

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Bad / Confused

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mirage - An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.

When the new leader says he's for democracy, the world is hoping that it isn't a mirage.

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Other / Move

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trend - A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time, such as a popular style or activity, especially in fashion, technology, or culture.

There's a growing trend toward remote work - working at home - in many industries.

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smokescreen - A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.

The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.