mere -
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.
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dope -
A stupid person
After the salesman had gotten Jerry to sign a contract to buy land in Arizona, Jerry visited the land and saw that it was worthless, and then he felt like such a dope.
verb
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concoct -
To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.
They concocted a brilliant plan to surprise their friend on her birthday.
noun
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flourish -
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others
As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.
noun
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void -
An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.
She felt a deep void of loneliness after her best friend moved away.
verb
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entrust -
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.
She entrusted her best friend with the keys to her house while she was away.
noun
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cover-up -
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.
The media discovered a major cover-up involving illegal funds.
adjective
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queasy -
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.
After the stock he bougtht kept going down, he felt queasy and thought perhaps he had made a bad decision.
verb
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imbibe -
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.
Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.
noun
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culprit -
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.
verb
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sag -
To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength
Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.
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trailblazer -
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.
Marie Curie was a trailblazer in the field of science and research.
