vigilante -
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law
Paladin was a vigilante in Have Gun Will Travel, finding outlaws on his own for the reward.
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schnook -
A person easily duped; a fool
Charlie Brown was a schnook because he never expected before it happened that Lucy would pull the football away from him every single time.
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Dishonest
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alibi -
A claim of innocens due to evidence that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
Without a solid alibi, the man became the prime suspect in the case.
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Flexible
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serendipity -
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events.
It was pure serendipity that I bumped into my old friend in the library after so many years.
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Energy
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stamina -
The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Long-distance runners have plenty of stamina as they run for miles and miles without stopping.
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Disorganized
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flux -
Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.
Betty's therapist had trouble treating her because Betty's emotions and thoughts were always in a state of flux.
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Brave
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savior -
Someone who comes to the aid of others, improving their circumstances or offering a solution to a problem.
The firefighter was hailed as a savior after rescuing the family trapped in the burning building.
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Uncomfortable
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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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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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Confused
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conundrum -
A confusing and difficult problem, situation, or question, where there is no clear or easy solution.
Figuring out how to balance work and personal life is a common conundrum.
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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
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bonus -
A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.
The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.
