valor -
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
As Goliath sped towards him, David felt no fear and relied on his valor to win the battle.
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muck -
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
Harold was not impressed when he returned from the office, to find that his idea of parking under a shady tree had back-fired because the birds had covered his car in all kinds of disgusting muck.
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speck -
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.
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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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no-no -
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is a big no-no.
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nosedive -
A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability.
After the scandal, the company’s stock took a nosedive.
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fixation -
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.
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hag -
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.
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windfall -
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
The first thing that Alice did when she won the lottery was to hire a financial advisor to advise her about what to do with this windfall.
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imp -
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
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convoy -
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
The convoy of trucks carried supplies for the troops on the front lines of the battle.
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plight -
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.
