banquet -
A large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate a special event.
All the people who went on the company weekend looked forward to the banquet in the dining room.
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gloom -
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression
The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.
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Exciting
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wanderlust -
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Every since he was a little boy, he felt a wanderlust to travel to every country in the world.
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credibility -
The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.
A verified source increases the credibility of a news report.
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novice -
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject
Because Mary was a novice programmer, she often asked her co-workers for help and advice.
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crap -
Something of extremely poor quality
Bill was very cautious when buying things at the flea market, because even though the prices were often low, he had to watch out that he didn't buy things that were just crap.
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weirdo -
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange
The weirdo kept peeking at everyone from behind the bushes.
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Stupid
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jerk -
A contemptibly obnoxious person
Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.
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shrew -
A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered.
Barry liked Martha a lot, but he decided not to marry her when he realized what an aggressive shrew she was.
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pall -
A feeling of gloom
A pall of dread and silence fell over the crowd as the names of those who had not survived the fire were announced.
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Pleasure
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aroma -
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.
Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.
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paradise -
An ideal or idyllic place or state
Peter wanted to leave his job and vacation at an island paradise.
