mockery -
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.
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debacle -
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
Amongst human-led disasters, the sinking of the Titanic is considered a major debacle.
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jalopy -
An old car in a dilapidated condition
The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.
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labyrinth -
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
He found himself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.
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foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
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mayhem -
Violent and chaotic disorder
After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.
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hick -
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.
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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.
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injurious -
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
The high temperature were injurious to the mango grove.
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no-no -
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is a big no-no.
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saga -
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.
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contour -
The edge that defines the shape of something.
Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.
