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expendable - Not essential, able to be used up or sacrificed without significant loss, easily replaced or not necessary for long-term use.

The workers didn't feel any sense of job security, and they felt expendable, because they were fired whenever the demand for the factory work slowed down.

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miser - Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval.

Everyone knew him as a miser, unwilling to spend a single coin unless absolutely necessary.

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precise - Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.

He gave a precise answer to the complicated question, showing his deep understanding of the topic.

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scandalous - Describing something that is morally or legally wrong and causes a great deal of gossip or anger in society.

His scandalous 'borrowing of campaign money' became the subject of intense media scrutiny, leading to his resignation.

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Good / Energy

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ambitious - Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.

The team set an ambitious target to double sales within a year.

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Bad / Attack

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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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shanty - A small, crudely built shack

Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.

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glimpse - A momentary or partial view

With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .

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Other / Desire

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evoke - To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.

The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.

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Other / Move

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influx - A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.

The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.

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Other / Inward

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insular - Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.

Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.

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melancholy - A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time

After he got divorced, Stan felt melancholy for a long time, and just didn't feel like dating.