Sam was normal by most standards, except for his quirk of eating pizza slices backwards.
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gimmick -
A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.
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Angry
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fury -
Wild or violent anger
When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.
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Weak
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undoing -
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
The scandal led to the politician’s complete undoing in the public eye
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hooey -
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
The scam artist was trying to trick people into handing over their money, but what he was selling was just a bunch of hooey.
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Big
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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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Busy
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controversy -
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.
The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.
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stalemate -
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
The negotiations ended in a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
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adversity -
A difficult situation or time in one's life
Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.
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Crazy
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lunacy -
Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results
When Edwin Hubble suggested in 1922 that most of the little dots in the sky are entire galaxies, most scientists thought that the idea was sheer lunacy.
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Unfriendly
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ingratitude -
Lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something.
The politician was surprised by what he felt was ingratitude when his opponent was elected, after all the generous projects he had accomplished while in office.
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Attack
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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.
