The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
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reverie -
A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings.
She was lost in a reverie, staring out the window and remembering all the places she had travelled to on previous trips.
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nozzle -
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.
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patter -
A repeated light tapping
Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.
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Unfriendly
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smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
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Strong
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prowess -
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Without a doubt, Michael Jordan possessed an exceptional prowess on the basketball court.
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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.
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Disgusting
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revulsion -
A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something, that makes a person what to distance themselves from it.
The idea of harming animals causes revulsion in many people.
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Smart
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wizard -
A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.
He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.
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mishmash -
A confused mixture
The meal containing gummy bears and onion rings was an unappetizing mishmash that nobody would eat.
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Disorganized
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tumult -
A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance
When he was offered a job from the competing company, he didn't know what to do, and his mind was in a tumult.
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Successful
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superstar -
A person who is extremely talented or admired in a particular field.
She became a superstar after her debut album topped the charts.
