Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
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vandalism -
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
Spraying paint on historical monuments is considered a serious act of vandalism
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dusk -
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.
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Busy
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spate -
A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession
The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.
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Mistake
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boondoggle -
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value
When the funds dried up before the bridge could be finished, it turned into an expensive boondoggle that couldn't transport anybody.
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Entice
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elixir -
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties
For many, laughter is the best elixir for stress and sadness.
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culprit -
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.
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Pleasure
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punchline -
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
When the commedian told the punchline after the long 5 minute joke, the audience burst into laughter.
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Nervous
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tenterhooks -
Waiting nervously for something to happen.
After the weeklong trial, we were on tenterhooks waiting for the jury to give its verdict.
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Happy
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glee -
Great delight
Christmas morning is a time of glee for young children as they open their presents.
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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.
