grime -
Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin
Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.
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Other
noun
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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Big
noun
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Banquet -
A large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate a special event.
All the people who went on the company weekend looked forward to the banquet in the dining room.
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Strong
noun
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Legitimacy -
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.
Many people doubted the legitimacy of the online news article because it lacked credible sources.
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Afraid
noun
trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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Light
noun
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Blend -
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously.
His outfit blended traditional and modern fashion perfectly.
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Old
noun
geezer -
An old man
To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the ducks.
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Shape
noun
rift -
A tear causing two parts of something to separate
When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.
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Good
noun
epitome -
Highest example of a certain quality
Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
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Mistake
noun
blunder -
A stupid or careless mistake
Emma realized she had made a huge blunder when she accidentally deleted the entire spreadsheet.
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Successful
noun
champion -
Somone who wins, for himself or for others.
Muhammed Ali was a champion boxer, who knocked out many opponents in the boxing ring.
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Brave
noun
moxie -
Force of character, determination, or nerve
Dr. Martin Luther King possessed such great moxie that he never wavered in his fight for civil rights.
