Idiosyncrasy -
A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.
He had the idiosyncrasy of suddenly - when he wanted attention - to take off his shoes and socks and lift his feet in the air.
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hubris -
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.
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Powerless
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pushover -
Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated
Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.
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Smart
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scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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masquerade -
Behavior that is intended to deceive.
Bill was a total narcissist, and his girlfriends eventually found out that his charm and good humor was just a masquerade, and all he wanted was to take.
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Successful
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destiny -
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
They felt as though it was their destiny to bring peace to the troubled region, and they never gave up and never stopped trying.
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Successful
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champ -
Informal abbreviation of Champion.
The highly pedigreed horse won all his races and fully deserved his reputation as a champ.
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Dirty
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splotch -
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid
The fashionable skirt had splotches of black and red that created a striking design.
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Uncomfortable
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hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
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slum -
A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city
Since the schools and living conditions in a slum are usually very bad, it's hard to escape it to become successful.
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Stupid
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ninny -
A foolish person
It didn't matter that Roland was wearing a nice suit; his ridiculous red wig and fake glasses seemed to indicate to others that he was just a fooling ninny.who didn't have to be taken seriously.
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spendthrift -
Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it
Arnold was a spendthrift, couldn't keep to a budget, and never seemed to have enough money.
