vanguard -
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.
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hooey -
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
The scam artist was trying to trick people into handing over their money, but what he was selling was just a bunch of hooey.
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slope -
A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.
The steep slope of the ski trail meant that the skiing was exciting and a bit dangerous.
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skit -
A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.
During the talent show, the students performed a funny skit about cartoon characters.
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sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
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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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niche -
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.
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crescendo -
A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music
Rock guitarists thrill stadium audiences by playing a crescendo until they can't hear anything else.
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puddle -
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.
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pushover -
Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated
Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.
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faction -
A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.
A faction within the political party pushed for more radical reforms.
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blip -
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend
The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.
