lunacy -
Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results
When Edwin Hubble suggested in 1922 that most of the little dots in the sky are entire galaxies, most scientists thought that the idea was sheer lunacy.
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migrant -
A person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work.
He grew up as a migrant worker with his family, always changing locations to find another farm to work on.
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meltdown -
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.
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dud -
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless
The firework turned out to be a dud when it landed back on the ground.
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sanctity -
Referring to the idea that certain principles or values should be upheld without compromise.
The sanctity of human life is a central value in many cultures, often influencing laws and ethical standards.
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conflict -
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
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errand -
A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.
My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.
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pinnacle -
The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement.
The concert at Madison Square Garden was the pinnacle of the band's tour, with the crowd cheering wildly.
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mixup -
An error resulting from things being wrongly arranged or identified.
There was a mix-up at the airport, and my luggage went to the wrong city.
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ingratitude -
Lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something.
The politician was surprised by what he felt was ingratitude when his opponent was elected, after all the generous projects he had accomplished while in office.
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glare -
Strong and dazzling light
The glare of the sun can make driving difficult because it obstructs the driver's vision.
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hotshot -
An important or exceptionally able person
At his peak, Tiger Woods was the biggest hotshot in golf.
