lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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fickle -
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.
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wry -
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
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brinkmanship -
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics
At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.
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exploit -
To make full use of a resource or situation to one's advantage.
The company was accused of exploiting workers by paying them very low wages.
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intangible -
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.
Even though consciousness is intangible, we all experience it and know it is real.
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essence -
The core nature or most important quality of something.
The essence of friendship is trust and mutual respect.
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doomsday -
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
When T.S. Elliot wrote 'That's the way the world ends, not with a bang, but a whimper', he was talking about an un-dramatic doomsday.
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spunky -
Courageous and determined
Dora the Explorer's spunky personality allows her to travel the world in search of adventure.
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creak -
To show weakness or frailty under strain.
When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.
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wreak -
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.
