charlatan -
A person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people
The man selling snake oil claimed it would cure all diseases, but Harvey knew the man was just a charlatan.
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allegiance -
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
Many people show their allegiance by standing for the national anthem.
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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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shanty -
A small, crudely built shack
Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.
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zilch -
Having nothing
Seth wanted to buy a newspaper, but he had zilch in his wallet.
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louse -
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.
He’s a real louse, never available when you need him, and always offering a stupid excuse.
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zeal -
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.
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shortfall -
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.
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crater -
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).
The moon’s surface is covered in countless craters from ancient collisions.
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jargon -
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.
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chunk -
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.
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stupor -
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Kramer was in such a drunken stupor that he ended up sleeping on a park bench.
