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mortality - The state of being human and not living for ever

When we think about the inevitabilty of our own mortality, it makes us more committed to make good use of every minute.

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kibosh - When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.

Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.

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verdict - An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion.

The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty after three days of deliberation.

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intercept - To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.

The Iron Dome intercepts enemy missiles by tracking and hitting the missiles before they land.

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clog - To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.

Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.

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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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derail - To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.

The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.

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curtail - To stop, reduce or limit something.

Tripling the fine for speeding was successful in curtailing the number of traffic accidents caused by speeding.

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deadlock - A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences

Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the political and emotional deadlock between the Republicans and Democrats on almost every issue.

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pardon - To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.

The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

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intervene - To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome.

The teachers had to intervene when the students started arguing in the school yard.

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stuck - Unable to move.

Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.