adversity -
A difficult situation or time in one's life
Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.
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Body
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noggin -
A person's head
The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.
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Weak
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Addict -
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol.
The addict struggled for years to overcome his dependence on heroin.
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Dangerous
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Outbreak -
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.
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Alacrity -
Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude.
When offered a chance to perform, he jumped on stage with alacrity.
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Crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
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euphoria -
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
When Ted and Alice were married, they both felt a feeling of euphoria that they hoped would last as they began the challenging road of marriage.
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Happy
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bliss -
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
When Jack and Bertha compared themselves to their friends battling the snowstorms up North, they felt that lying on the Florida beach was practically bliss
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Utopia -
A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect.
Sometimes people who strive for utopia are so naïve that what they create is very flawed and less than ideal.
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Light
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Chimera -
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
His dream of becoming famous overnight was just a chimera.
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Angry
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Outrage -
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.
The decision to cut down the ancient tree sparked public outrage.
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niche -
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.
