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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garish -
Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy
Many garish outfits today look like they were colored with every crayon in the box.
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pest -
An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance
The flies in my room were such pests that I couldn't get rid of, that they prevented me from concentrating on studying for my final exams.
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animosity -
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
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trajectory -
The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air
The Iron Dome is able to intercept missiles by using computers to exactly follow the missile's trajectory.
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meticulous -
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
David was so meticulous about his lawn that he made sure every blade of grass was cut at the same height.
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defensive -
To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself.
One of the challenges of a therapist is to achieve the trust of the patient, and overcome the patient's defensive behavior.
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mortality -
The state of being human and not living for ever
When we think about the inevitabilty of our own mortality, it makes us more committed to make good use of every minute.
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chuck -
To throw (something) carelessly or casually
The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.
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scrappy -
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious
Scrappy Doo lived up to his name whenever he would try to start a fight.
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bawdy -
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.
Even Shakespeare’s bawdy scenes, that are often breaks from drama, use a artistry of language that is writing at its best.
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excessive -
Going beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate.
He was fined for driving at an excessive speed through a school zone.
