fetish -
A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc
The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" popularized the fetish of women submitting themselves to men.
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savage -
(chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized
When the Pilgrims first arrived in America, they unfairly viewed the Native Americans as primitive savages despite their rich culture.
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kluge -
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose
Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.
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mawkish -
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way
James confessed his crush on Elisa in such a mawkish way that it turned her off and made her uncomfortable.
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cryptic -
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.
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ilk -
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”
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putz -
A stupid or worthless person
Homer was a putz who couldn't get through the basic tasks of daily life.
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geek -
An unfashionable or socially inept person, who often also has technical skills
Being such a geek, Richard made up for his lack of social skills with his expertise in computers.
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phantom -
An appearance or illusion without material substance
Emily found it hard to succeed in whatever she tried because of a phantom voice in her ears telling her that she would always be a failure.
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vagabond -
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job
With just a few dollars in his pocket and a rucksack on his back, the vagabond never remained in one place for long.
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radical -
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices.
Her radical approach to education focused on hands-on learning and rejecting traditional teaching methods.
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antics -
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.
