brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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Amass -
To accumulate something gradually, especially wealth, knowledge, or resources.
She amassed enough evidence to support the conlusions of her research.
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lapse -
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse
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wry -
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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mortified -
Very embarrassed
Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.
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bystander -
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
When the police where chasing some robbers, they shot and injured some innocent bystanders.
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evince -
Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)
His sense of charity was evinced by the fact that he handed money to every homeless person he saw.
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Anachronism -
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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martyr -
Kill (someone) because of their beliefs
The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.
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dubious -
Hesitating or doubting
Josh gave Sam a dubious look when he told him that they were going to win the lottery.
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salvage -
To save something from destruction or a bad situation.
After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.
