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inclination - A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire.

She had an inclination to eat ice cream at the end of a meal.

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doldrums - A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression

It seemed that every month, Cathy sank deeper into the doldrums, and she seemed unable to do anything to snap herself out this condition.

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ego - A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.

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tomboy - A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.

As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.

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thingamajig - Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention

Cherie didn't know anything about cars, so she would frequently ask the mechanic, "What does that thingamajig do?"

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Bad / Small

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skit - A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.

During the talent show, the students performed a funny skit about cartoon characters.

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Bad / Old

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heirloom - A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.

Even though Marge didn't play violin, she wouldn't have considered selling the violin that was a family heirloom, that had been passed down for 10 generations.

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hysteria - A state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc.

There was almost mass hysteria when the band played their final song and some in the crowd rushed towards the stage.

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louse - A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.

He’s a real louse, never available when you need him, and always offering a stupid excuse.

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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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misfit - Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.

The new employee seemed like a misfit among the fast-paced corporate crowd.

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conformist - A person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs, rather than doing things that are different or original.

The hippies attracted people who didn't want to be conformists to the regular society, but actually they were becoming conformists to the hippie way of life.