Matt could never invite people to his dorm because his roommate Nick was a slob who would leave trash everywhere.
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whisper -
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
It was so quiet at the abandoned mall that you could hear a whisper from a great distance away.
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platitude -
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.
The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.
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spate -
A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession
The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.
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epitome -
Highest example of a certain quality
Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
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flareup -
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
There was a flareup of violence during the protest.
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masquerade -
Behavior that is intended to deceive.
Bill was a total narcissist, and his girlfriends eventually found out that his charm and good humor was just a masquerade, and all he wanted was to take.
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
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glory -
A state of splendor, magnificence, or beauty, often associated with triumph or success.
The glory of the sunset over the ocean made the entire beach appear like a painting.
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
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froth -
A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam
Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.
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context -
The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
In a different context, his joke might have been actually funny and not offensive.