megalomaniac -
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.
The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.
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debacle -
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
Amongst human-led disasters, the sinking of the Titanic is considered a major debacle.
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Stupid
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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!
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trinket -
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:
Sara remembered how when she and Bill were 14 years old, he gave her a trinket for her birthday, and how she treasured it though it had no monetary value.
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Energy
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vigor -
Physical strength and good health
A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.
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pedigree -
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin.
The breeder showed the dog’s pedigree to prove it was a purebred.
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Aggressive
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crackdown -
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.
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Pleasure
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hobby -
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
Painting has always been her favorite hobby.
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Weak
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
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pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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Inward
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essence -
The core nature or most important quality of something.
The essence of friendship is trust and mutual respect.
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chore -
A routine task, especially a household one
Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores for their allowance.
