faction -
A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.
A faction within the political party pushed for more radical reforms.
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clod -
A lump of earth or clay
Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.
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compulsion -
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.
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debris -
Broken or torn pieces of something larger
The rescue ship knew they were close to the disaster when they saw debris floating in the water
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backlog -
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
When Bill got back from his vacation, there was such a backlog of work to catch up on, that he had to work until 10pm every night for a month to catch up.
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hubris -
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.
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cliché -
An overused phrase or expression that has lost its originality or impact.
His speech was full of clichés, so it didn’t convince anyone or leave a strong impression.
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feedback -
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
Our website asked customers for feedback about what we can do improve to make our service better.
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blob -
A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick
There exists a certain type of fish that resembles a blob of liquid.
