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quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.

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adventure - An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity.

He liked traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new places, and he was always ready to go on his next adventure.

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gallant - Brave, heroic.

In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.

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risky - Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding.

Investing in stocks can be risky, especially if the market is volatile and unpredictable.

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mystique - A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something

For centuries, the mystique surrounding King Tut has fascinated millions of people.

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weirdo - A person whose dress or behavior seems strange

The weirdo kept peeking at everyone from behind the bushes.

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wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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sage - Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.

As a sage of ancient philosophy, Socrates is still revered for his teachings on ethics and the nature of knowledge.

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shard - A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance

In his anger, Mike threw the bottle against the wall, and it broke into a thousand dangerous shards.

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dwindle - Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.

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breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

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winnow - To remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.

The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.