marauder -
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.
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antics -
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.
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flareup -
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
There was a flareup of violence during the protest.
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fetish -
A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc
The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" popularized the fetish of women submitting themselves to men.
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spectrum -
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
The festival attracted people from across the spectrum of musical tastes.
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context -
The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
In a different context, his joke might have been actually funny and not offensive.
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oomph -
Feelings of energy and enthusiasm
Woody may have been an elderly man with a walker, but he displayed surprising oomph when he danced to the music.
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troublemaker -
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.
Ralph Nader was considered a troublemaker by the car industries, but his efforts ended up making driving safer.
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fatigue -
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
After working for 15 hours straight, a strong cup of coffee did nothing to help Jolene's fatigue.
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bevy -
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women
Charlotte liked going to Radio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes, a bevy of beautiful women dancing with precision.
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wimp -
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
Randy wanted to impress girls at the beach, but being a skinny wimp prevented him from doing so.
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cog -
A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important.
She felt that by answering emals all day, she was just a cog in the organization - but the good-bad news is that the work is being replaced by AI.
