summit -
The highest attainable level of achievement or success; also the highest point of a hill or mountain.
She achieved the summit of her career when she became CEO of the startup.
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Pain
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cramps -
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles
When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.
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Stupid
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sot -
A habitual drunkard
The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
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Old
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heirloom -
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
Even though Marge didn't play violin, she wouldn't have considered selling the violin that was a family heirloom, that had been passed down for 10 generations.
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Important
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status -
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.
He gained status in the company after his promotion.
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Strange
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gewgaw -
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless
Francine valued the weird ring that Tom gave her, even though it was an inexpensive gewgaw - because she felt it showed that he cared about her.
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Sound
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hush -
A silence
A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.
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Attack
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hooligan -
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.
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Friendly
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folks -
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.
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gully -
A water-worn ravine
On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.
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Aggressive
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vigilante -
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law
Paladin was a vigilante in Have Gun Will Travel, finding outlaws on his own for the reward.
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recess -
A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.
The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.
