mockery -
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.
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brevity -
The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.
I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.
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Disgusting
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sludge -
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.
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labyrinth -
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
He found himself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.
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Pleasure
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aroma -
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.
Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.
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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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Attack
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showdown -
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.
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Wet
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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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Smart
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wizard -
A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.
He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.
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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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Exciting
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extravaganza -
An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production
The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.
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Stupid
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chump -
A foolish or easily deceived person
Randall didn't play three-card monte like the other chumps he saw falling for the con-men inviting people on the street to play, because he wanted to keep his money.
