moan -
A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure
As Earl lay in his hospital bed, his moans of pain were the only sounds in the room.
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splinter -
A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object.
I got a splinter in my finger after touching the wooden fence.
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shred -
To tear or cut into shreds
With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.
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operational -
Something that is in working order and ready for use.
SpaceX is looking forward to the day that a community on Mars becomes fully operational.
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ransom -
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.
The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.
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pittance -
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.
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plague -
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.
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hick -
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.
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nix -
Put an end to; cancel
Once Ed found out that his potential business partner had been arrested for fraud 2 years before, he nixed the scheduled meeting, and he tore up the partnership agreement that he was about to sign.
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worthwhile -
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
She found that the 30 minutes of exercize in the morning was very worthwhile, and was helping her feel more relaxed and was helping her lose weight.
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heretical -
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
When Martin Luther became active and vocal, his ideas and actions were considered heretical.
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fortitude -
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.
Despite the unruly crowd that seemed it could erupt in chaos at any moment, he handled the situation with great fortitude.
