henchman -
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
Whenever Tony Soprano needed to attack his enemies, he would send a henchman like Paulie Walnuts to take care of business.
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Dishonest
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Smokescreen -
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.
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Angry
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tantrum -
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child
Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.
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Disorganized
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
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Body
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spasm -
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.
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Wet
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Puddle -
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.
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Crazy
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Loudmouth -
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
Even though he was a real loudmouth, always bragging about his achievements and rarely listening to others, he was still amazingly successful.
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Strong
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clout -
Influence or power, especially in politics or business
The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.
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Shape
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clump -
A compacted mass or lump of something
Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.
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Small
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morsel -
A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful
Calvin was so hungry that even a morsel of food would have satisfied him.
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Friendly
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banter -
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
The typical talk show features friendly banter between the guests and the host.
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Weak
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wimp -
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
Randy wanted to impress girls at the beach, but being a skinny wimp prevented him from doing so.
