trivia -
Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value
The contest at the bar involved trivia about pop culture and entertainment.
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Strange
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geek -
An unfashionable or socially inept person, who often also has technical skills
Being such a geek, Richard made up for his lack of social skills with his expertise in computers.
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Friendly
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Folks -
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.
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New
noun
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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Boring
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tedium -
The state of being tedious
Betty viewed the pointless meeting as yet another exercise in tedium.
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Small
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hovel -
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.
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Dangerous
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inferno -
A large fire that is dangerously out of control
The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.
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Small
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inkling -
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.
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Calm
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Leisure -
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
After a long week of work, she spent her leisure reading in the park.
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Afraid
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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Dishonest
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
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Attack
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mugger -
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place
Darlene thought she was safe walking on a public street in broad daylight until a mugger ran off with her purse.
