addict -
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol.
The addict struggled for years to overcome his dependence on heroin.
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outskirts -
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.
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heretic -
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
Galileo was branded a heretic for challenging the dominant ideas of the time.
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lackey -
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.
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bum -
A lazy or worthless person; a freeloader.
Every time we went shopping downtown, we always ran ino the same bum who asked us for some money.
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blend -
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously.
His outfit blended traditional and modern fashion perfectly.
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flashback -
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.
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blizzard -
a severe snow storm with strong winds
Joe was driving on a highway in Idaho when the blizzard hit, and he was stuck without food for 2 days.
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haven -
A place of safety or refuge
Trying to get away from the bitter cold, the lone cabin seemed to be a perfect haven to Martha.
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pipsqueak -
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young
Linda wanted to ride on Charlie's bicycle, but he told her it was too big for a little pipsqueak like her.
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marauder -
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.
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ingenuity -
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.
