snag -
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.
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moot -
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.
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stash -
A secret store of something
Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.
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daunting -
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
As the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is the most daunting challenge for mountain climbers.
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sultry -
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.
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stuff -
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.
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conjure -
To make something appear
To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.
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snag -
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.
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appease -
To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict
When Samantha's 4 year old boy threw a tantrum in public, she would try to appease him by giving him whatever he wanted to avoid a scene
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symbolic -
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.
The dove is symbolic of peace and hope.
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tangible -
Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.
She found the story hard to believe, and needed tangible proof before believing the story.
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sundry -
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
Wes needed to freshen up before getting on the plane, so the newsstand employee pointed him to the deodorant and other various sundries on the shelves.
