powerhouse -
A person, organization, or thing that is very strong, effective, or influential in a particular field or activity.
The athlete became a powerhouse on the track, winning multiple championships and setting records.
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Boring
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chore -
An unpleasant and boring task, but one that needs to be done.
Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores around the house for their allowance.
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Energy
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Motto -
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.
My father's motto was 'Integrity and honesty always comes first', and that was reflected in everything he did.
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Unhappy
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peeve -
A cause of annoyance
Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.
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Attack
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gangster -
A member of a group of violent criminals
Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.
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Strange
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pervert -
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.
Parents have to monitor their kids' use of the internet, to make sure nothing is perverting their mind.
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Dishonest
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cunning -
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
Through sheer cunning, Michael Corleone was able to become the most powerful mafia leader in the country.
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Delay
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backlog -
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
When Bill got back from his vacation, there was such a backlog of work to catch up with, that he had to work until 10pm every night for a week.
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Delay
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sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
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Angry
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grudge -
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Emma and Sal held a longstanding grudge against each other and could barely stand to be in the same room, but neither one of them remembered what had caused the grudge.
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Move
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traction -
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.
The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.
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façade -
A deceptive outward appearance.
Bill realized too late that behind the salesman's facade of integrity was a crook that wanted to steal his money.
