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snag - An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback

Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.

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faction - A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.

A faction within the political party pushed for more radical reforms.

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gracious - Courteous, kind, and pleasant

Mark was always gracious in every encounter and made everybody around him smile.

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marvelous - Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good.

The view from the mountaintop was absolutely marvelous.

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dunce - A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.

Being called the dunce of the class motivated Joe to work harder and he finished top of the class. Now sometimes he puts on a joker's costume to make fun of those who used to make fun of him.

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wriggle - To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements

The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.

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cackle - To laugh in a loud, high voice

The witch would cackle her high pitched laugh as she added the spices to the magic drink that would cause the young princess to sleep for 20 years.

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pizzazz - An attractive combination of vitality and glamour

As the most acclaimed actress alive, Meryl Streep's pizzazz is key to her enduring popularity.

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supple - Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.

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thrill - A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.

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zilch - Having nothing

Seth wanted to buy a newspaper, but he had zilch in his wallet.

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roomy - Referring to an area, object, or place that feels generous in size and can accommodate many items or people.

The new car was incredibly roomy, offering plenty of legroom for long road trips.