louse -
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.
He’s a real louse, never available when you need him, and always offering a stupid excuse.
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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
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ingenuity -
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.
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vagabond -
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job
With just a few dollars in his pocket and a rucksack on his back, the vagabond never remained in one place for long.
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abyss -
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.
He stood at the cliff's edge, staring into the black abyss, and he felt a mixture of awe, fear, and amazement.
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scam -
A dishonest scheme; a fraud
When Joel received an e-mail that promised him a million dollars, he hoped it wasn't a scam.
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sot -
A habitual drunkard
The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
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impunity -
Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions.
The dictator ruled with impunity, silencing anyone who opposed him.
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crust -
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.
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pushover -
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
He thought she would be a pushover in negotiations, but she surprised him with her firm stance and clear boundaries.
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incline -
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position
The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.
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virtuoso -
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.
The electric guitar player was considered a virtuoso compared to his fellow musicians.
