vigilante -
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law
Paladin was a vigilante in Have Gun Will Travel, finding outlaws on his own for the reward.
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Unhappy
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loner -
A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.
He was always a loner, choosing to read books instead of joining group activities.
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oodles -
A very great number or amount of something
When the FBI raided the gangster's hideout, they found oodles of cash that amounted to millions of dollars.
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Old
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geezer -
An old man
To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the ducks.
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Exciting
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fervor -
Intense and passionate feeling
It's easier to learn to play an instrument if you approach the activity with passion and fervor.
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swath -
A broad strip or area of something
The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.
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Busy
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commotion -
A state of confused and noisy disturbance
A commotion ran through the crowd as the home team intercepted the ball.
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Small
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blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
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zeal -
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.
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limbo -
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition
Because Ian had so much trouble making decisions, he often felt stuck in limbo, unsure of which direction his decisions would be taking him.
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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
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Disgusting
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sludge -
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.
