distress -
A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.
His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.
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straggler -
A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place
While the other runners were far ahead of him, the straggler struggled at the back of the line.
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gala -
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.
The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.
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gaffe -
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder
When the politician made a huge gaffe at the debate, he realized he was going to lose the election.
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obsession -
Not being able to stop thinking about something.
Though Arnold didn't smoke, he had an obsession with pipes, and collected thousands of them.
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reverie -
A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings.
She was lost in a reverie, staring out the window and remembering all the places she had travelled to on previous trips.
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Beautiful
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glamour -
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
With her beautiful hair and sparkling jewelry, the model was the very picture of glamour.
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Love
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darling -
A term of endearment used to express affection.
Grandma always calls me her darling when I visit.
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credibility -
The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.
A verified source increases the credibility of a news report.
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Disgusting
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muck -
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
Harold was not impressed when he returned from the office, to find that his idea of parking under a shady tree had back-fired because the birds had covered his car in all kinds of disgusting muck.
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Unhappy
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dumps -
A low or depressed emotional state
After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.
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crag -
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.
