resonance -
Feeling a shared rapport, energy, and communication with someone or something.
The husband and wife, not only loved each other, they also felt a deep resonance that made their time together especially rewarding and meaningful.
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controversy -
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.
The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.
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Desire
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incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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Jerk -
A contemptibly obnoxious person
Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.
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Unhappy
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misery -
A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.
After losing his job and home, he lived in deep misery for a long time, but with great effort, he slowly recovered.
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Pleasure
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epicure -
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
We always let him choose where we eat, because he is an epicure when it comes to food, and knows the best restaurants.
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Strong
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fitness -
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition
He goes to the gym daily to maintain his fitness and energy levels.
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Stupid
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sot -
A habitual drunkard
The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
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Dislike
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contempt -
A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy.
The teacher spoke with contempt when addressing the student who cheated.
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Strange
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riff-raff -
Disreputable or undesirable people
Molly dreaded walking past the homeless riff-raff after shopping at the luxury store.
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Busy
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hubbub -
General excitement and activity
The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.
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War
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mayhem -
Violent and chaotic disorder
After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.
