banter -
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
The typical talk show features friendly banter between the guests and the host.
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brinkmanship -
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics
At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.
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precision -
Being exact and accurate.
Einstein's theory of relativity explains gravity's waves with incredible precision.
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detour -
A longer route that is taken to avoid something or to see something along the way.
On our way back from our vacation, we made a detour to see the beautiful waterfall.
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mist -
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.
A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.
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blabbermouth -
An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking.
Don't tell Jerry things you don't want others to know about, because you can’t trust a blabbermouth with secrets.
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décor -
The color, style, and arrangement of the things that decorate a place or room.
When he started the restaurant, he paid attention not only to the food, but also to provide a beautiful décor.
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pooch -
Slang word used to describe a dog.
Hillary loved her dog Matilda so much that she pushed her around in a pooch carriage made especially for dogs.
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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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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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nitwit -
A silly or foolish person
Ernest may have been a simple nitwit, but he had a kind heart.
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torrent -
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.
