casualty -
A person killed or injured in a war or accident.
Though many people were injured when the bus crashed, thankfully there were no casualties.
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crag -
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.
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bevy -
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women
Charlotte liked going to Radio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes, a bevy of beautiful women dancing with precision.
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prosperity -
A period or condition of economic growth, affluence, and stability.
The country enjoyed a long period of prosperity, with a booming economy and low unemployment rates.
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legitimacy -
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.
Many people doubted the legitimacy of the online news article because it lacked credible sources.
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solitude -
The state or situation of being isolated and alone.
They spent their weekends in the country cabin, and they enjoyed the peace and solitude by the lake in the woods.
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flaw -
A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.
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gumption -
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
Jill had enough gumption inside her to raise her hand to object about what the speaker was saying, because she thought what was being said was totally stupid.
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tactics -
Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.
The coach taught the players new tactics to improve their defense and offense.
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Unfriendly
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ingratitude -
Lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something.
The politician was surprised by what he felt was ingratitude when his opponent was elected, after all the generous projects he had accomplished while in office.
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troublemaker -
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.
Ralph Nader was considered a troublemaker by the car industries, but his efforts ended up making driving safer.
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shortfall -
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.
