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amass - To accumulate something gradually, especially wealth, knowledge, or resources.

She amassed enough evidence to support the conlusions of her research.

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superfluous - More than is needed or wanted

Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.

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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.

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drastic - Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme

Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.

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booze - Alcohol, especially hard liquor

On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.

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spoof - Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect

The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.

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sot - A habitual drunkard

The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.

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aftermath - The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.

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flourish - A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.

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vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.

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stash - A secret store of something

Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.

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bystander - ​a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident

When the police where chasing some robbers, they shot and injured some innocent bystanders.