The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
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smolder -
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
The burned ruins of the building smoldered as smoke still filled the sky.
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salvage -
To save something from destruction or a bad situation.
After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.
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quorum -
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.
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bystander -
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
When the police where chasing some robbers, they shot and injured some innocent bystanders.
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rustic -
Relating to the countryside; rural
Lenny couldn't wait to get out of the city and visit his relatives in the rustic countryside.
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dubious -
Hesitating or doubting
Josh gave Sam a dubious look when he told him that they were going to win the lottery.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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daunting -
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
As the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is the most daunting challenge for mountain climbers.
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mimic -
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.
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kilter -
Out of harmony or balance
For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.
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stash -
A secret store of something
Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.
