wanderlust -
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Every since he was a little boy, he felt a wanderlust to travel to every country in the world.
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zinger -
A striking or amusing remark
The late Don Rickles was known as a master of the zinger, even telling jokes about people to their faces.
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Dangerous
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beast -
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.
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Stupid
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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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Hurt
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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bravado -
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
The warring country brought forth a large army in a show of bravado against their enemies.
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Pain
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angst -
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.
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Aggressive
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bluster -
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.
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Smart
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agenda -
A list or outline of things to be considered or done
Angela was frustrated by not able to bring up the subject of raises at the company meeting, because the topic was not on the agenda.
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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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Mistake
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blooper -
An embarrassing error
Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.
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Flexible
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intermediary -
One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion.
The UN formed a committee to act as an intermediary in the negotiations to end the war.
