tirade -
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
After his team lost the championship game, the coach launched into a tirade against his players, listing all the things they had done wrong in the game.
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Exciting
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hoopla -
Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss
Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.
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New
noun
vanguard -
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.
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Flexible
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Medley -
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.
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Busy
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ramifications -
The possible results of an action
Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.
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Unhappy
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Misery -
A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.
After losing his job and home, he lived in deep misery for a long time, but with great effort, he slowly recovered.
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Brave
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moxie -
Force of character, determination, or nerve
Dr. Martin Luther King possessed such great moxie that he never wavered in his fight for civil rights.
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Pain
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throes -
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change
Samantha experienced agonizing pain during the throes of childbirth.
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Dangerous
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brinkmanship -
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics
At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.
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Dishonest
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collusion -
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others
The secretive group gathered in an act of collusion to influence the presidential election.
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Stupid
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Jerk -
A contemptibly obnoxious person
Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.
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Big
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Jackpot -
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.
