On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.
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Strange
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doozy -
Something outstanding or unique of its kind
The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.
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Love
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mercy -
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion.
The prosecution said to the judge, 'The accused showed his victims no mercy, and you should show no mercy to him'.
noun
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Powerless
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pushover -
Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated
Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.
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Bad
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debris -
Broken or torn pieces of something larger
The rescue ship knew they were close to the disaster when they saw debris floating in the water
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Dangerous
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doomsday -
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.
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Small
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snippet -
A small piece or brief extract
Maya read a brief snippet of the book to see if it was enough to interest her.
noun
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Friendly
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loyalty -
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
Her loyalty to the company was rewarded with a well-deserved promotion.
noun
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Dirty
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grime -
Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin
Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.
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Important
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caliber -
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.
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Successful
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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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Aggressive
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stranglehold -
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, leaving no room for small businesses.
