hurdle -
An upright frame, typically one of a series, that athletes in a race must jump over
At the Olympics, the runners had to jump over hurdles in order to test their skills.
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fogey -
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes
Old fogeys usually complain about young people and their immature ways.
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Confused
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fixation -
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.
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marauder -
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.
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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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chore -
A routine task, especially a household one
Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores for their allowance.
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wanderlust -
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Every since he was a little boy, he felt a wanderlust to travel to every country in the world.
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levity -
A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.
His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.
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prelude -
An event or action that signals or prepares for what is to follow, often setting the tone for what comes next.
The opening speech was just a prelude to the main presentation, setting the stage for what was to come.
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pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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unrest -
A state of public dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, often involving protests or conflict.
The suddent military takeover resulted in violent unrest on the streets.
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malfunction -
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.
The elevator stopped due to a technical malfunction.
