ploy -
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage
Baby Steve would never eat his food, so his mother came up with a ploy to treat his spoon as an airplane.
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ruckus -
A disturbance or commotion
When the fire alarm went off, the rushing crowd caused a ruckus on their way out.
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grandeur -
Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style
The Buckingham Palace changing of the guards is an echo of the grandeur that British royalty used to enjoy.
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upheaval -
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.
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comeback -
A situation in which someone or something becomes popular, famous, or successful again after a period of being much less popular,
The basketball team was way behind at halftime, but they had an amazing comeback and won the game.
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brutality -
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.
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camaraderie -
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Sam liked his fraternity because of the feeling of camaraderie he felt with all his friends there.
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gusto -
Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest
Denise did her job with gusto, never complaining and always with a smile on her face.
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flashback -
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.
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hag -
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.
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outcast -
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
Brent felt like an outcast when his friends refused to speak to him anymore, as a result of his being outspoken about his political opinions that were so different from theirs.
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marauder -
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.
