Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.
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hiatus -
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.
His vacation in Alaska with his wife was a wonderful and exciting hiatus between their very stressful jobs.
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munchkin -
A child or short person
Nikki wanted to have more responsibilities, but her mother told her she was just a munchkin who wasn't ready yet.
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spew -
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.
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harrowing -
Intensely distressing
Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.
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swarm -
A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones
The terrifying sight of insects forming a swarm made them look like an invading army.
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Friendly
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chat -
An informal conversation
To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.
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counterfeit -
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
Bill thought he got a bargain for an expensive watch on the street, until he found out that it was a counterfeit.
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
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Successful
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dynasty -
A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time.
The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.
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skyscraper -
A high-rise structure that dominates the skyline.
The Empire State Building - built in just 13 months from 1930 to 1931 - is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world.
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mirage -
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
When the new leader says he's for democracy, the world is hoping that it isn't a mirage.
