ego -
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.
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Good
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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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Dishonest
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smokescreen -
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.
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New
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offspring -
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
West Side Story was the offspring of collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim.
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Strange
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nerd -
A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability
Kevin was such a nerd that he couldn't even consider asking any girl out for a date.
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rancor -
Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
Tom and Jed always fought with each other because of their mutual rancor.
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War
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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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Exciting
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adventure -
An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity.
He liked traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new places, and he was always ready to go on his next adventure.
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crust -
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.
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Energy
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pep -
Energy or enthusiasm
Full of pep, Nicholas couldn't contain his excitement on the first day of summer vacation.
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Hurt
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ruffian -
A bully, someone who is violent toward others
Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.
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Crazy
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psycho -
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.
