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zeal - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.

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antics - Funny, silly, or strange behavior

When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.

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lapse - A temporary pause, omission, or failure

Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse

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swath - A broad strip or area of something

The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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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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par - The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.

Since her math test score was below par, she made up her mind to study harder next time.

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rendezvous - An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other.

After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.

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tantrum - An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.

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wanderlust - A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

Every since he was a little boy, he felt a wanderlust to travel to every country in the world.

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zealot - A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits.

Juliet went into the hills alone to seek God, even though her friends called her a crazy zealot. She later testified that speaking to God in the storm was a profoundly healing experience.

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powerhouse - A person, organization, or thing that is very strong, effective, or influential in a particular field or activity.

The athlete became a powerhouse on the track, winning multiple championships and setting records.

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trailblazer - A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.

Marie Curie was a trailblazer in the field of science and research.