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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contender -
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
The boxer knew that he would have to defeat many contenders in order to win the championship.
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longshot -
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.
Many people buy tickets for the lottery even though they know that winning is a longshot.
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doozy -
Something outstanding or unique of its kind
The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.
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straggler -
A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place
While the other runners were far ahead of him, the straggler struggled at the back of the line.
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mischief -
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals.
Their son had a sparkle of mischief in his eyes when he ran to hide behind the curtains.
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scourge -
A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
For at least half the country, Donald Trump is a scourge that can't be avoided.
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workout -
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training
After a day's work, Bill would stop at the gym for a 60 minute workout.
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shanty -
A small, crudely built shack
Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.
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munchkin -
A child or short person
Nikki wanted to have more responsibilities, but her mother told her she was just a munchkin who wasn't ready yet.
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tatters -
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.
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goo -
A messy substance, that is usually sticky, runny or slimy.
In the kindergarten art lessons, the children were invariably covered in goo.
