blubber -
The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person
Lewis loved sweets and cake, but he realized it was getting out of hand when he felt the blubber of his belly bulging through his shirt near his waist.
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sot -
A habitual drunkard
The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
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scourge -
A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
For at least half the country, Donald Trump is a scourge that can't be avoided.
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virtue -
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.
Patience is considered a virtue that helps people remain calm in difficult situations.
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patter -
A repeated light tapping
Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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woe -
Great sorrow or distress
Young Billy always felt woe at school whenever the bullies would pick on him.
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Small
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ditty -
A short simple song
No matter how much he tried, Bill just couldn't stop humming the short ditty that he had heard on the radio which advertised a popular website.
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travesty -
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
In our court system, a travesty of justice typically occurs when the little guy goes against powerful interests and loses.
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leisure -
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
After a long week of work, she spent her leisure walkng in the park.
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contender -
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
The boxer knew that he would have to defeat many contenders in order to win the championship.
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tactics -
Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.
The coach taught the players new tactics to improve their defense and offense.
