cesspool -
A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.
The internet forum turned into a cesspool of hate speech and toxic arguments.
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Pleasure
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chow -
Food
Gina was so hungry that she was ready to eat any chow she would come across.
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Stupid
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ignoramus -
An ignorant or stupid person
Casey's coworkers regarded him as an ignoramus, because whenever they asked him questions about his job and what he was doing, he threw up his hands and said, "How would I know that?"
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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.
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Strange
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fetish -
A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc
The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" popularized the fetish of women submitting themselves to men.
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Body
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twitch -
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.
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Other
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quorum -
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.
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War
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atrocity -
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.
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Smart
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maven -
A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area.
She's a fashion maven who always knows the next big trend before it hits.
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Dishonest
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guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
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Strong
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salvation -
Being delivered from harm, ruin, or loss
After his years of fighting in the war, he found that the group therapy sessions were his salvation.
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Attack
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hooligan -
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.
