sundry -
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
Wes needed to freshen up before getting on the plane, so the newsstand employee pointed him to the deodorant and other various sundries on the shelves.
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dabble -
Take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
Steve dabbled a bit in photography, but he was still trying to fully understand how his camera worked.
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pooch -
Slang word used to describe a dog.
Hillary loved her dog Matilda so much that she pushed her around in a pooch carriage made especially for dogs.
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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sultry -
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.
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sketch -
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
Even though the suspect was wearing a hoodie, the police sketch of him managed to portray his facial features very accurately.
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wry -
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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spoof -
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.
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puffery -
Exaggerated or false praise
The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."
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chore -
A routine task, especially a household one
Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores for their allowance.
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kilter -
Out of harmony or balance
For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.
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sot -
A habitual drunkard
The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
