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inhibitions - A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions.

His inhibitions kept him from speaking up during the meeting, even though he had great ideas.

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anticlimax - A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.

The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.

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luster - A soft glow or shine.

The morning sunshine gave Annie's hair a beautiful luster that gave her an almost angelic quality.

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retrospect - The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations.

In retrospect, I realize that taking that job was one of the best decisions I ever made, even though it seemed risky at the time.

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enclave - A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.

The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.

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impact - The force or action of one object hitting another.

The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.

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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.

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zealot - A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits.

Juliet went into the hills alone to seek God, even though her friends called her a crazy zealot. She later testified that speaking to God in the storm was a profoundly healing experience.

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puddle - A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.

The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.

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chunk - A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.

While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.

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shard - A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance

In his anger, Mike threw the bottle against the wall, and it broke into a thousand dangerous shards.

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kilter - The proper or usual state or condition.

For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.