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diversity - Having a range of many people or things that are very different from each other

The new magazine was founded on the principle that it was good to have a diversity of opinions and viewpoints.

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klutz - A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.

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farce - A deceptive action that someone tries to fool others into believing that he takes it seriously

Everyone in town knew that a bridge at the busy intersection was needed, but they felt that all the Mayor's activity about the subject was just a farce because he didn't really take the problem seriously.

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angst - A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general

Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.

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grandeur - Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style

The Buckingham Palace changing of the guards is an echo of the grandeur that British royalty used to enjoy.

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aroma - A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.

Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.

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travesty - A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something

In our court system, a travesty of justice typically occurs when the little guy goes against powerful interests and loses.

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impediment - Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing when she was only19 months old, but she overcame these impediments and went to college at Radcliffe and became a great author and speaker.

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magnanimous - Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

After the peasants made an unsuccessful rebellion, the king was magnanimous and distributed food to them when they were starving.

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hangover - A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.

He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.

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multitasking - Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time.

She's great at multitasking, often cooking dinner while helping her kids with homework.

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revulsion - A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something, that makes a person what to distance themselves from it.

The idea of harming animals causes revulsion in many people.