noun

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martyr - A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.

adjective

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existential - Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.

Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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gala - A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.

The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.

noun

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crackle - A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds

The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.

verb

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intervene - To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome.

The teachers had to intervene when the students started arguing in the school yard.

verb

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chastise - To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.

He was chastised by his coach for not following the game plan.

verb

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Bad / Small

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downsize - To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.

Bill saved money by moving into a smaller apartment, and tried to downsize his lifestyle and live more simply.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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compatible - Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict.

Make sure the charger is compatible with your phone model.

noun

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fangs - Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom.

In the movie, the vampire’s glowing fangs appeared just before he attacked.

noun

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knucklehead - A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes.

When he forgot his keys on the kitchen table for the third time this week, he felt like such a knucklehead!

noun

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Other / Shape

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leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.

verb

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induce - To persuade or influence someone to do something.

The advertisement was designed to induce people to buy the product.

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