Idiosyncrasy -
A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.
He had the idiosyncrasy of suddenly - when he wanted attention - to take off his shoes and socks and lift his feet in the air.
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scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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rigorous -
Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
Before being sent to battle, military members must go through rigorous training in boot camp.
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Pleasure
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ambiance -
The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.
The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.
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moody -
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly
When he woke up moody, he tried to minimize his social interactions until his mood improved.
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Calm
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unspoken -
Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.
There was an unspoken agreement between them to never bring up the past.
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jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
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slum -
A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city
Since the schools and living conditions in a slum are usually very bad, it's hard to escape it to become successful.
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Small
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excerpt -
A short part taken from a speech, book, film
After reading excerpts from the new novel, he went out and bought the book.
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pester -
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.
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Nervous
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vacillate -
To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.
He would vacillate between a career in business - that would be more secure - or in acting, something that he loved to do.
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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.
