remnant -
A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.
Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.
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ignoramus -
An ignorant or stupid person
Casey's coworkers regarded him as an ignoramus, because whenever they asked him questions about his job and what he was doing, he threw up his hands and said, "How would I know that?"
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Dangerous
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tailspin -
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.
Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.
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fluff -
Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps
A lint roller can remove fluff that accumulates on clothing.
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Pain
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inflammation -
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.
The redness of the big toe was caused by an infection, and the inflammation was visible and painful.
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Stop
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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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travesty -
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
In our court system, a travesty of justice typically occurs when the little guy goes against powerful interests and loses.
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dollop -
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.
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Dislike
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discord -
Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships.
Political discord can have a divisive effect on relationships.
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terror -
A feeling of extreme fear
Marge felt a feeling of terror when she realized that the robbers had blocked each of the doors of the house.
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Smart
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techie -
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.
My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.
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Delay
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impediment -
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible
Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing when she was only19 months old, but she overcame these impediments and went to college at Radcliffe and became a great author and speaker.
