zeal -
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.
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misery -
A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.
After losing his job and home, he lived in deep misery for a long time, but with great effort, he slowly recovered.
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solitude -
The state or situation of being isolated and alone.
They spent their weekends in the country cabin, and they enjoyed the peace and solitude by the lake in the woods.
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klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
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limbo -
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition
Because Ian had so much trouble making decisions, he often felt stuck in limbo, unsure of which direction his decisions would be taking him.
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
Although Ben want to stop being an alcoholic, but the sight or smell of booze was something he couldn't resist.
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shenanigans -
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering
Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.
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mishap -
An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.
Despite a few mishaps during rehearsal, the play was a big success.
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discord -
Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships.
Political discord can have a divisive effect on relationships.
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patsy -
A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something
To many conspiracy theorists, Lee Harvey Oswald was simply a patsy who did not work alone when JFK was assassinated.
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lint -
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
She used a lint roller to remove the lint from her black sweater.
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dumps -
A low or depressed emotional state
After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.
