In his rookie debut, Omar seemed inept because he struck out every time he was at bat for his first 4 games, but then he improved, much to his and his team's relief.
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vain -
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.
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dab -
A small amount of something
Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.
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fondle -
Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically
Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.
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blush -
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame
One of the many emojis available features a smiling face with a blush to indicate receiving flattery.
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plight -
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.
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esoteric -
Difficult to understand unless one has specific knowledge or interest.
The professor’s lecture on quantum theory was full of esoteric concepts.
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rant -
A spell of ranting; a tirade
His coworkers were forced to sit there and listen to Bob's angry rant about the summer heat.
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sidekick -
A person who plays a secondary but crucial role, often helping or supporting someone more prominent.
Batman's loyal sidekick Robin was by his side in countless adventures, offering support and courage.
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tedium -
The state of being tedious
Betty viewed the pointless meeting as yet another exercise in tedium.
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newfangled -
Different from what one is used to; objectionably new
Ruth just wanted to see the newest pictures of her grandson, but she couldn't figure out this newfangled thing called e-mail.
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placate -
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.
