France gave the Statue of Libery to New York to welcome the multidue of immigrants that entered New York.
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hubris -
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.
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surplus -
The quantity of goods or assets exceeding the demand or requirement.
After the harvest, the farmers had a surplus of corn to sell.
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
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brouhaha -
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.
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mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
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sanctuary -
A place where people can find safety or a feeling of peace.
During the battle Bill hid in a building that he used as a sanctuary.
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whopper -
A thing that is extremely or unusually large
Weighing in at 30 pounds and containing thousands of pages, the ancient book would be considered a whopper by today's standards.
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doomsday -
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.
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tyrant -
A cruel and oppressive ruler, usually not restrained by law.
The tyrant locked up or killed anyone he thougth might be a threat.
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agony -
Extreme physical or mental suffering
Max was in physical agony as he rode his bicycle up the long mountain trail, but spiritually and emotionally he was in heaven.
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mirth -
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.