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semblance - The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.

In spite of their their kids' constant uncontrolled behavior, when they were outside they managed to keep up the semblance of calm, even though things were not so calm inside their house.

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smattering - A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject

The museum tour guide presented himself as expert about art history, though he only had a smattering of knowledge about the subject.

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underling - A person with a lower rank or status

The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.

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excerpt - A short part taken from a speech, book, film

After reading excerpts from the new novel, he went out and bought the book.

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flunky - A person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously

The billionaire's flunky got on his knees and begged him to give him another day of vacation..

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kilter - Out of harmony or balance

For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.

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scourge - A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

For at least half the country, Donald Trump is a scourge that can't be avoided.

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stupor - A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Kramer was in such a drunken stupor that he ended up sleeping on a park bench.

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snob - A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class

Victor used to be friends with Pete, but once Victor suddenly became rich, he acted like a snob and refused to associate with Pete.

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brutality - Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel

The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.

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envy - The desire to have something that someone else has.

She felt a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's vacation photos.

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drudgery - Hard, menial, or dull work

Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.