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Zinger

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A A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

B An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish

C A striking or amusing remark

D A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something

NOUN

Zinger - A striking or amusing remark

The late Don Rickles was known as a master of the zinger, even telling jokes about people to their faces.

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Stupor

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A A place of safety or refuge

B A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

C A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

D Violent and chaotic disorder

NOUN

Stupor - A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Kramer was in such a drunken stupor that he ended up sleeping on a park bench.

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Vanguard

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A A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters

B Excited activity and movement

C A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.

D A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

NOUN

Vanguard - A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.

During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.

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Dribble

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A (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream

B Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

C Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions

D Loosen (something, especially a rope)

VERB
NOUN

Dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

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Dribble - (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream

Water dribbled from the leaky faucet until a small puddle had formed.

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Guff

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A Verbal abuse

B A state of nervous excitement or agitation

C Serious and immediate danger

D A violent windy storm

NOUN

Guff - Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas

Wanda couldn't take her date's guff as he kept on complaining about women's rights, so she tried to figure out an excuse to leave.

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Shmo

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A A person who has been rejected by society or a social group

B An ability to understand something with your feelings

C A stupid person

D An obstacle or difficulty

NOUN

Shmo - A stupid person

Even though he is a loving father and husband, Homer Simpson is still viewed as a simple-minded shmo who has trouble with ordinary tasks.

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Reverberate

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A To win and be successful.

B For something to take a long a time because its effect is being echoed.

C Light or set on fire

D to move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

VERB

Reverberate - For something to take a long a time because its effect is being echoed.

The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.

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Crumble

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A Disappear suddenly and completely

B Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

C Carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome

D Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically

VERB

Crumble - Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

Rocks very gradually crumble into pebbles and dust over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.

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Snag

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A Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out

B Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open

C An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture

D Talk in a friendly and informal way

VERB
NOUN

Snag - An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback

Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.

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Snag - Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out

Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.

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Skittish

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A Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements

B Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent

C (of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared

D Likely to cause disagreement or argument

ADJECTIVE

Skittish - (of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared

Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.

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Zinger

Stupor

Vanguard

Dribble

Guff

Shmo

Reverberate

Crumble

Snag

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