crony -
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
The mayor owed a favor to his powerful crony, so he paid his company for the city's needed construction work.
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
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righteous -
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.
A truly righteous person does not lie, even under pressure and when it's to his advantage.
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raw -
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.
After the accident, his skin was raw from the abrasion, and he needed medical attention to prevent infection.
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spate -
A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession
The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.
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caliber -
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.
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clout -
Influence or power, especially in politics or business
The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.
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myriad -
A countless or extremely great number
Pi is abbreviated to 3.14, but it would take an impossible amount of time to list even a portion of the myriad numbers it truly contains.
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dwell -
To live in or at a specified place
If he ever won the lottery, Duane wanted to dwell in one of Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary houses.
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throng -
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)
The massive crowd thronged into the stadium to cheer on their country's Olympic athletes.
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inventive -
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
To be inventive and creative means examining assumptions, thinking out of-the-box, and seeing things in new ways.
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euphoria -
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
When Ted and Alice were married, they both felt a feeling of euphoria that they hoped would last as they began the challenging road of marriage.
