virtuoso -
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.
The electric guitar player was considered a virtuoso compared to his fellow musicians.
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torrent -
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.
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Crazy
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crank -
Someone who others think has unusual ideas or behaves strangely
Bill was seen as crank by his friends, because of the way he always spoke of the dangers of eating meat and being vaccinated.
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Confused
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vertigo -
A feeling of being off-balance, dizzy, and spinning.
When grandma got off the merry-go-round, she had a bad case of vertigo and had to sit on a bench for a half hour.
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Move
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influx -
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.
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Smart
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scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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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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Steal
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hideout -
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
The thieves retreated to their hideout after the robbery.
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logjam -
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
The political negotiations reached a logjam when neither side was willing to compromise.
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Strange
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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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Successful
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cinch -
An extremely easy task
By working together, any complex task can become a cinch.
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Strong
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manifesto -
A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives.
The political party got together to write a manifesto that explained their vision for the future, and the path to get there.
