aspiration -
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
She worked day and night to fulfill her aspiration of opening a bakery.
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pervert -
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.
Parents have to monitor their kids' use of the internet, to make sure nothing is perverting their mind.
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Mistake
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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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quorum -
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.
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dollop -
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.
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façade -
A deceptive outward appearance.
Bill realized too late that behind the salesman's facade of integrity was a crook that wanted to steal his money.
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Disgusting
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scum -
A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
Getting rid of soap scum is a common problem for people with bathtubs.
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uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
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animosity -
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
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upshot -
The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.
After several weeks, the upshot of the thorough investigation revealed that there were several policy violations that should be prosecuted.
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imbecile -
A person who behaves foolishly or lacks good judgment.
When he fell asleep on the bus, and he ended up in a dangerous part of town at night, he felt like an imbecile.
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chasm -
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
A chasm of misunderstanding separated the husband and wife after the argument.
