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hypothetical - An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.

When she learned about investing, it was only hypothetical until she actually had to choose what funds to put her money into.

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gamut - The complete range or scope of something

The colored pencils ran the gamut from light blue to dark red.

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wedge - A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups.

The disagreement drove a wedge between the two longtime friends, and they really didn't enjoy spending time together anymore.

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quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.

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hiccup - An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.

A girl in the class couldn't stop her hiccups, and the other kids in the class couldn't stop laughing.

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desolate - A place that is empty and without people

Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts

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tenuous - Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.

The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.

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Other / Move

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skim - To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid

The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.

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shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.

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glow - A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.

The glow from the fireplace made the room feel cozy and inviting.

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Bad / Dishonest

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charade - An act or event that is clearly false

Bill told Samantha that he wanted to get married, but she suspected that he didn't mean it, and that the dating was just a charade.

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impenetrable - Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.

The fortress had impenetrable walls that protected it from enemy attacks.