spoilsport -
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
He acted like a spoilsport by constantly complaining at the party that he didn't like the food.
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smudge -
A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something
The window was covered with so many smudges that it was impossible to look through to the other side.
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Move
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detour -
A longer route that is taken to avoid something or to see something along the way.
On our way back from our vacation, we made a detour to see the beautiful waterfall.
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Boring
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chore -
An unpleasant and boring task, but one that needs to be done.
Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores around the house for their allowance.
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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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Exciting
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homestretch -
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.
The sales team knew they were in the homestretch of the year, and worked round the clock to meet their sales targets.
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hubris -
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.
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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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Important
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landmark -
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.
The Supreme Court decsion Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954 was a landmark case in the progress towards desegration and civil rights.
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stupidity -
A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.
When he reviewed in his mind what led him to this degraded situation, he realized he had no one to blame besides his own stupidity.
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empathy -
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Bill's ability to have empathy for others made him a good friend.
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New
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rookie -
A beginner who has little or no experience.
The rookie mountain climbers descended at a safer location than the experts and had additional supervision to ensure their safety while they gained experience.
