vengeance -
Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge.
The dictator acted with a swift vengeance against all those who had taken part in the rebellion.
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dwindle -
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.
adjective
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Friendly
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cuddly -
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.
My cat is super cuddly and loves to curl up on my lap.
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Weak
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moribund -
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.
The moribund patient was kept alive by machines in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
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lackadaisical -
Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort
Bill's friends told him that if he wanted to get a job, he would have to improve his lackadaisical efforts regarding finding work.
noun
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Successful
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celebrity -
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport
Alex didn't mind being a movie celebrity, with people always asking to take selfies with him.
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Attack
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avenge -
To Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
Pierre felt that honor compelled him to kill Gaston to avenge Gaston's killing of Pierre's sister, even though he knew that the killing had been unintentional.
noun
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underling -
A person with a lower rank or status
The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.
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Dishonest
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sham -
A thing that is not what it is purported to be
To the naked eye, a counterfeit handbag looks like the real thing, instead of a poorly made sham that it really is.
verb
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Pleasure
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imbibe -
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.
Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.
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kilter -
Out of harmony or balance
For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.
noun
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thrill -
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.
