whim -
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.
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mixup -
An error resulting from things being wrongly arranged or identified.
There was a mix-up at the airport, and my luggage went to the wrong city.
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druthers -
A person's preference in a matter
If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.
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slacker -
A person who avoids work or effort
Chris was the ultimate slacker at work, asleep at his desk half the time.
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misfit -
Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.
The new employee seemed like a misfit among the fast-paced corporate crowd.
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drudgery -
Hard, menial, or dull work
Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.
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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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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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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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hunch -
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
The detective had a hunch the suspect was guilty, but he needed proof before he could charge him with the crime.
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Disgusting
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cesspool -
A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.
The internet forum turned into a cesspool of hate speech and toxic arguments.
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halo -
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
The painting depicted the angel with a bright halo above her head, symbolizing her purity and divine presence.
