avalanche -
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.
The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.
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Dangerous
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dilemma -
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
Life is filed with dilemmas, often leading to no good outcome.
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Strong
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prowess -
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Without a doubt, Michael Jordan possessed an exceptional prowess on the basketball court.
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Body
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paunch -
A large or protruding abdomen or stomach
Chris was on vacation, so he didn't care that people could see his paunch stretching his shirt to the limits.
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Mistake
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Mix-up -
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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Other
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
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Dishonest
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imposter -
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain
The man on the phone who was asking for money sounded like Emily's friend, but she thought he was probably an imposter.
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Body
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Freckles -
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.
People often notice her freckles and say they make her look unique and charming.
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Exciting
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extravaganza -
An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production
The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.
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Move
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Impediment -
Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.
His lack of funding was a major impediment to starting his business.
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Wet
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downpour -
A lot of rain in a short time.
They were having a wonderful picnic, when the sudden downpour forced them to cover themselves with a large piece of plastic.
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Strange
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zombie -
A mythical dead person who is able to move because of certain spiritual powers
In the graveyard, hundreds of zombies escaped from their graves and walked towards the town.
