flame -
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.
The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.
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tycoon -
A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry
Bill Gates is recognized worldwide as a tycoon of the computing industry.
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smog -
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
The smog blanketed the city, and its mask-wearing citizens emerged from the haze like ghosts.
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sliver -
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.
Joe was on a diet, but he couldn't resist eating a sliver of cheese.
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whiff -
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly
Ted caught a whiff of smoke from a nearby cigarette being lit.
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pittance -
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.
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eternity -
Time that never ends and has no limits
One of my favorite poems, by Henry Vaughan (1621-1695), begins 'I saw eternity the other night, like a great ring of pure and endless light'.
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jiffy -
A very short, unspecified length of time.
Rick the deliveryman said he would be back in a jiffy just as soon as he delivered the remaining packages.
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pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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craze -
A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.
The new mobile phone game became a global craze overnight.
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mongrel -
A dog of no definable type or breed
Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.
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trophy -
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.
