trinket -
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:
Sara remembered how when she and Bill were 14 years old, he gave her a trinket for her birthday, and how she treasured it though it had no monetary value.
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candor -
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
Joe was a popular politician, because people appreciated his candor, the way he was up front and open about how he felt on all the issues.
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relic -
An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.
During the dig, the archeological team found some relics from thousands of years ago.
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prestige -
The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments
The doctor was afraid that if the community found out he was selling illegal drugs his prestige would be destroyed overnight.
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slut -
A woman who has many casual sexual partners
For many people, Kim Kardashian is viewed simply as a slut who is known for her sexual exploits rather than possessing any talent.
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sap -
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect
Joe was always eager to help others, but others never helped him, and he suspected that they regarded him as a sap that didn't deserve any respect.
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diversity -
Having a range of many people or things that are very different from each other
The new magazine was founded on the principle that it was good to have a diversity of opinions and viewpoints.
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sniper -
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place
From a long distance, the sniper shot at his target.
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refuge -
A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.
After a long week of work, they retreated to cabin that was a quiet refuge, with only simple furniture and located near a lake.
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stopgap -
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.
To fix the website, we hired a freelance designer as a stopgap measure until we could find someone full-time.
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workout -
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training
After a day's work, Bill would stop at the gym for a 60 minute workout.
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glitch -
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
The space shuttle take-off was canceled with 2 seconds left in the countdown, due to a glitch discovered in the fuel supply.
