protégé -
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
Vladimir Putin was once a protégé of Boris Yeltsin, who appointed him Prime Minister of Russia.
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sanctity -
Referring to the idea that certain principles or values should be upheld without compromise.
The sanctity of human life is a central value in many cultures, often influencing laws and ethical standards.
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pauper -
A very poor person
Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.
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infatuation -
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
Their relationship began with attraction and infatuation, but after they got married, it developed into a very deep bond of love.
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heirloom -
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
Even though Marge didn't play violin, she wouldn't have considered selling the violin that was a family heirloom, that had been passed down for 10 generations.
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yokel -
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
Jed Clampett knew he and his family were considered yokels from the countryside, so he was unsure of how they would be treated in Beverly Hills.
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clout -
Influence or power, especially in politics or business
The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.
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bond -
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion.
The twins have an unbreakable bond and did everything together.
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klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
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thingamajig -
Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention
Cherie didn't know anything about cars, so she would frequently ask the mechanic, "What does that thingamajig do?"
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devastation -
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.
Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.
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emphatic -
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt
The CEO was emphatic that integrity in all business activity was something that every employee must always remember.
