pander -
To provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good, or reasonable.
With his lead in the polls dwindling, the candidate pandered to his voters by offering them crazy promises.
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evict -
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent for three months.
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saga -
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.
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outcast -
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
Brent felt like an outcast when his friends refused to speak to him anymore, as a result of his being outspoken about his political opinions that were so different from theirs.
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disoriented -
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do.
After flying 20 hours to Australia, he was disoriented and decided to sleep rather than do any work.
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empower -
To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life.
The new policy will empower local communities to manage their own resources.
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riff-raff -
Disreputable or undesirable people
Molly dreaded walking past the homeless riff-raff after shopping at the luxury store.
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cockeyed -
Crooked or askew; not level
Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.
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dote -
To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.
The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.
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gleaming -
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished.
The miner knew he had gotten lucky when he saw the vein in the cave's the wall with the gleaming gold shining in of it.
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crony -
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
The mayor owed a favor to his powerful crony, so he paid his company for the city's needed construction work.
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mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
