geek -
An unfashionable or socially inept person, who often also has technical skills
Being such a geek, Richard made up for his lack of social skills with his expertise in computers.
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droves -
Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.
The shepherd guided the droves of sheep across the field.
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envy -
The desire to have something that someone else has.
She felt a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's vacation photos.
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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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mutiny -
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
A group of soldiers started a mutiny over the non-payment of wages.
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spate -
A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession
The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.
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villain -
A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm.
Robin Hood was considered a villain to the people who had money, but he was a hero to the poor.
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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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psycho -
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.
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sissy -
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly
Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.
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ignoramus -
An ignorant or stupid person
Casey's coworkers regarded him as an ignoramus, because whenever they asked him questions about his job and what he was doing, he threw up his hands and said, "How would I know that?"
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stalemate -
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
The negotiations ended in a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
