To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the ducks.
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conspiracy -
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.
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inertia -
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
The company’s inertia in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.
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Unhappy
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grief -
Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves
When her beloved dog was killed by a car, she was filled with grief.
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Busy
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commotion -
A state of confused and noisy disturbance
A commotion ran through the crowd as the home team intercepted the ball.
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Weak
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shortcoming -
A fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be.
Andrew Carnegie didn't look at his poverty growing up as a shortcoming, and it didn't stop him from becoming the richest man in the world.
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disdain -
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.
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Unfriendly
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ingratitude -
A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done.
She was shocked at her son's ingratitude that after raising him for 20 years, when he moved out he hardly ever called.
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Small
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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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laughingstock -
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.
As the basketball season progressed and they won no games, they were concerned that they were becoming a laughingstock of the sports world.
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trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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ornament -
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.
They ornamented the hall with flowers and lights for the wedding.