crackdown -
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.
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mercy -
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion.
The prosecution said to the judge, 'The accused showed his victims no mercy, and you should show no mercy to him'.
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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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residue -
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.
After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.
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ignoramus -
An ignorant or stupid person
Casey's coworkers regarded him as an ignoramus, because whenever they asked him questions about his job and what he was doing, he threw up his hands and said, "How would I know that?"
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scourge -
A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
For at least half the country, Donald Trump is a scourge that can't be avoided.
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trailblazer -
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.
Marie Curie was a trailblazer in the field of science and research.
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contender -
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
The boxer knew that he would have to defeat many contenders in order to win the championship.
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thump -
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.
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punk -
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others
Avery was regarded as a punk who would many predicted would spend his life in and out of jail.
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fitness -
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition
He goes to the gym daily to maintain his fitness and energy levels.
