Charlie Brown was a schnook because he never expected before it happened that Lucy would pull the football away from him every single time.
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nap -
A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.
The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.
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Big
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windfall -
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
The first thing that Alice did when she won the lottery was to hire a financial advisor to advise her about what to do with this windfall.
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Angry
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backlash -
A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened
The president had some of the demonstrators arrested, but there was a backlash, and the next demonstrations had 10 times the number of people.
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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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Unfriendly
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wisecrack -
A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.
When they were at lunch, he made a wisecrack about the boss, and everyone at the table laughed.
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Dangerous
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beast -
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.
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Brave
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quest -
A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.
The knight embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure, facing many dangers along the way.
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Aggressive
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shrew -
A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered.
Barry liked Martha a lot, but he decided not to marry her when he realized what an aggressive shrew she was.
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doozy -
Something outstanding or unique of its kind
The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.
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thump -
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.
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Small
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smidgen -
A small amount of something
Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.
