huckster -
A person who sells things of questionable value
Martha opened the door to the huckster who tried to sell her land in Florida.
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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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funk -
A state of depression
Daryl was in a deep funk after losing his job and girlfriend in the same week.
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heresy -
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
Galileo was once accused of heresy for claiming the Earth orbits the sun.
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hick -
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.
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elixir -
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties
For many, laughter is the best elixir for stress and sadness.
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rancor -
Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
Tom and Jed always fought with each other because of their mutual rancor.
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rift -
A tear causing two parts of something to separate
When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.
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concoction -
A mixture of various ingredients or elements
The bartender served Gus a Long Island Iced Tea, a concoction of various liquors that included whiskey, gin, and vodka.
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sissy -
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly
Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.
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clump -
A compacted mass or lump of something
Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.
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eternity -
Time that never ends and has no limits
One of my favorite poems, by Henry Vaughan (1621-1695), begins 'I saw eternity the other night, like a great ring of pure and endless light'.
