incline -
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position
The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.
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exuberance -
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy.
The children's exuberance was contagious as they ran around the playground laughing.
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booty -
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
When the pirates discovered the valuable booty in the lower rooms of the ship, they divided it among themseles and returned home.
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
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victim -
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
She was a victim of a phone scam that cost her thousands of dollars.
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slogan -
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
"Where's the Beef?" was originally a slogan by fast-food chain Wendy's and became so popular that the phrase is still used today.
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stigma -
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.
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shortfall -
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.
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obstacle -
Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
Bill wanted to become a doctor, but a major obstacle that made that goal difficult was that he hated studying.
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sniffles -
An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying
His cold was clearing up, but Hank still had the sniffles that made his nose run.
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longshot -
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.
Many people buy tickets for the lottery even though they know that winning is a longshot.
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deluge -
A severe flood or overwhelming rush of water.
The heavy rain turned into a deluge, submerging cars and streets
