trophy -
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.
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sage -
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.
As a sage of ancient philosophy, Socrates is still revered for his teachings on ethics and the nature of knowledge.
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saga -
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.
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virtue -
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.
Patience is considered a virtue that helps people remain calm in difficult situations.
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outrage -
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.
The decision to cut down the ancient tree sparked public outrage.
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brouhaha -
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.
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hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
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adversity -
A difficult situation or time in one's life
Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.
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spasm -
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.
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flame -
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.
The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.
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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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folks -
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.
