ilk -
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”
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Smart
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techie -
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.
My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.
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Pleasure
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nostalgia -
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
While watching her family's old home movies, Mary was filled with a sense of nostalgia.
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Energy
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marathon -
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.
We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.
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loyalty -
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
Her loyalty to the company was rewarded with a well-deserved promotion.
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Body
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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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Inward
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personna -
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.
Though the CEO presented a personna of being tough as nails, his family knew that he was really a very kind and gentle person.
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Strange
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yokel -
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
Jed Clampett knew he and his family were considered yokels from the countryside, so he was unsure of how they would be treated in Beverly Hills.
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freeloader -
A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return.
The party was full of freeloaders, people who just showed up for the free food and drinks.
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Powerless
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beggar -
A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
The streets in most cities have homeless beggars trying to survive day to day.
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craze -
A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.
The new mobile phone game became a global craze overnight.
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Small
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lint -
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
She used a lint roller to remove the lint from her black sweater.
