fop -
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
The fop refused to do physical labor because it would ruin his fancy clothes.
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narrative -
A story or a description of a series of events
As historians learned more about the ancient revolution, they gradually changed their narrative about what happened.
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trek -
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.
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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.
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snag -
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.
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Elude -
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
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brink -
An extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope
Edwin stood on the brink of the cliff, only steps away from plummeting to the ground.
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Insatiable -
Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite.
Her insatiable curiosity led her to read every book she could find on the subject.
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swish -
A hissing or rustling sound
The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.
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Influx -
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the summer months.
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squirt -
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
