hardship -
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.
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Exciting
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finale -
The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.
The finale of the fireworks display was incredibly beautiful and exciting.
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Pain
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affliction -
Something that causes pain or suffering.
When Pharoah didn't let the people go, Moses gave Egypt one affliction after another.
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Delay
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straggler -
A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place
While the other runners were far ahead of him, the straggler struggled at the back of the line.
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Crazy
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psycho -
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.
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Pleasure
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chow -
Food
Gina was so hungry that she was ready to eat any chow she would come across.
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Important
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bigwig -
A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.
Only the bigwigs got access to the exclusive boardroom on the top floor of the company's headquarters.
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Smart
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scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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Happy
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glee -
Great delight
Christmas morning is a time of glee for young children as they open their presents.
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Strong
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panacea -
A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.
Many people hoped the new policy would be a panacea for the world's economic problems.
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Desire
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obsession -
Not being able to stop thinking about something.
Though Arnold didn't smoke, he had an obsession with pipes, and collected thousands of them.
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Big
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realm -
A particular region or scope of something, such as the total subject area of science, magic, or politics.
In the realm of technology, rapid advancements continue to reshape industries and change the way we live.
