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quest - A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.

The knight embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure, facing many dangers along the way.

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jitters - Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.

He always gets the jitters before a big race but calms down once he starts running.

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folks - A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.

I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.

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trauma - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.

Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health

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manifesto - A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives.

The political party got together to write a manifesto that explained their vision for the future, and the path to get there.

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gobbledygook - Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense

For tourists who don't speak the native language, it can seem like a bunch of gobbledygook.

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rebel - A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler

In the late 1700s, rebels like George Washington fought against the tyrannical British in order to establish America.

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convoy - A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.

The convoy of trucks carried supplies for the troops on the front lines of the battle.

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visionary - Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way.

Leonardo da Vinci was a visionary who drew pictures how the following would work: the gun, parachute, helicopter, diving suit, robot, car, and submarine.

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commotion - A state of confused and noisy disturbance

A commotion ran through the crowd as the home team intercepted the ball.

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contender - A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.

The boxer knew that he would have to defeat many contenders in order to win the championship.

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stigma - A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.