If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.
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Dynasty -
A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time.
The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.
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Anachronism -
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.
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Small
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smidgen -
A small amount of something
Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.
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Ghetto -
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community.
The Smith family lived in the inner-city ghetto, and tried to make the best of a hard life.
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ecstasy -
Extremely happy
Arnold loved the quiet beauty of the woods and the lake, and it filled him with a feeling of ecstasy.
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jalopy -
An old car in a dilapidated condition
The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.
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Strong
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Faction -
A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.
A faction within the political party pushed for more radical reforms.
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epitome -
Highest example of a certain quality
Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
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dollop -
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.
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Labyrinth -
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
He found himself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.
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bulwark -
A defensive wall
The soldiers had planned to attack, but the bulwark fortification that the enemy had built around themselves was too high to climb, and there didn't seem to be any way over, around, or through.
