niche -
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.
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vigil -
Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep.
The parents kept an all night vigil by their child's bedside at the hospital.
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putz -
A stupid or worthless person
Homer was a putz who couldn't get through the basic tasks of daily life.
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resonance -
Feeling a shared rapport, energy, and communication with someone or something.
The husband and wife, not only loved each other, they also felt a deep resonance that made their time together especially rewarding and meaningful.
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chaos -
A state of utter disorder and confusion
Even when revolutionaries have good intentions and are motivated by high ideals, often their actions cause a breakdown in society that leads to chaos, until a military dictatorship steps in to maintain order.
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longshot -
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.
Many people buy tickets for the lottery even though they know that winning is a longshot.
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bauble -
A bright or colorful inexpensive piece of jewelry .
When Sally and her friends played house, she would dress up with the baubles her mother gave her, and it made her feel fancy and grown up.
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
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booty -
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
When the pirates discovered the valuable booty in the lower rooms of the ship, they divided it among themseles and returned home.
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bulwark -
A defensive wall
The soldiers had planned to attack, but the bulwark fortification that the enemy had built around themselves was too high to climb, and there didn't seem to be any way over, around, or through.
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façade -
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.
Despite his smile, it was clear his happiness was just a façade.
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wits -
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
In order not to be detected, the spy had to live very moment by his wits, making sure a random mistake might reveal his true identity.
