laggard -
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
Once the runners ahead of him were specks in the distance, Terry knew he was the laggard of the race.
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Move
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Convoy -
The organized movement of multiple vehicles or people traveling together, often for protection.
The president's convoy arrived at the event under heavy security.
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Angry
noun
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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Light
noun
glimmer -
A weak, faint, or unsteady light
Six hours after the house collapsed on Peter, his first glimmer of hope occurred when he heard the rescue workers calling his name.
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Busy
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Hobby -
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
Painting has always been her favorite hobby.
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Attack
noun
kibosh -
Put an end to; dispose of decisively
Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.
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Friendly
noun
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Allegiance -
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
Many people show their allegiance by standing for the national anthem.
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Move
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contour -
The edge that defines the shape of something.
Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.
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Small
noun
hovel -
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.
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Delay
noun
sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
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Dishonest
noun
guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
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Dislike
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Flareup -
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
There was a flareup of violence during the protest.
