ridicule -
To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.
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congeal -
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state.
The messy ideas in her head finally congealed into a clear vision for the project.
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fervor -
Intense and passionate feeling
On Sundays across the world, churchgoers engage in religious fervor to get closer to God.
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rookie -
A beginner who has little or no experience.
The rookie mountain climbers descended at a safer location than the experts and had additional supervision to ensure their safety while they gained experience.
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hiccup -
To experience or make the involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm.
He hiccupped loudly during dinner and couldn’t stop for a few minutes!
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hug -
An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting.
She gave him a warm hug when they met at the airport.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
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brouhaha -
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.
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humble -
Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance; not arrogant or boastful.
Despite his great achievements, he remained humble and never bragged about his success.
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chronic -
Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.
His chronic asthma requires daily medication.
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guzzle -
To drink something quickly.
Diana guzzled the bottle of wine because she was having a bad day.
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slam -
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.
