interlude -
A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity.
When it rained, they took shelter in an old barn, and that created a long interlude during their hike.
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glob -
A lump of a semiliquid substance
The pizza dripped with globs of cheese that were still hot.
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dusk -
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.
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Incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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Disorganized
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rabble -
A disorderly crowd; a mob
Armed with torches and pitchforks, the angry rabble marched towards the mayor's house.
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plight -
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.
The community came together to help improve the plight of the homeless during the harsh winter months.
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Unhappy
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despair -
Having no hope that things will get better.
Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.
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chunk -
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.
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Stupid
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klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
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sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
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ego -
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.
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Disgusting
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cesspool -
A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.
The internet forum turned into a cesspool of hate speech and toxic arguments.
