sap -
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect
Joe was always eager to help others, but others never helped him, and he suspected that they regarded him as a sap that didn't deserve any respect.
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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 walkng in the park.
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pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
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feat -
An accomplishment that required skill, strength or courage.
When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest in 1953, it was a feat that impressed the entire world.
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maverick -
An unorthodox or independent-minded person
Frank Sinatra was such a maverick in his field that his best-known song is, appropriately, "My Way."
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Smart
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nuance -
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.
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Small
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snippet -
A small piece or brief extract
Maya read a brief snippet of the book to see if it was enough to interest her.
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summit -
The highest attainable level of achievement or success; also the highest point of a hill or mountain.
She achieved the summit of her career when she became CEO of the startup.
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trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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surplus -
The quantity of goods or assets exceeding the demand or requirement.
After the harvest, the farmers had a surplus of corn to sell.
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splendor -
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
The colors of autumn leaves provide a natural splendor for people to enjoy.
