downfall -
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.
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levity -
A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.
His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.
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Crazy
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psycho -
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.
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gobs -
A lot of
For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.
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nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
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schnook -
A person easily duped; a fool
Charlie Brown was a schnook because he never expected before it happened that Lucy would pull the football away from him every single time.
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Weak
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
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hooligan -
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.
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contraption -
A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe
Cedric built a contraption on top of his motorcycle to transport his family, but he had good reason to be concerned about their safety.
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Uncomfortable
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hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
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enclave -
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.
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remark -
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.
He realized he had make a mistake when he made a remark that she looked as if she had gained weight since the last time they had met.
