Roger was aware of the peril of shark-infested waters, but he truly realized it when it was too late.
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A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.
The peace talks reached an impasse when neither side was willing to compromise.
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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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goodies -
Products or items that are particularly appealing, delicious, and desirable.
The kids were excited to receive all the goodies in the gift bags at the party.
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banquet -
A large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate a special event.
All the people who went on the company weekend looked forward to the banquet in the dining room.
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stigma -
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.
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froth -
A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam
Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.
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chimera -
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
His dream of becoming famous overnight was just a chimera.
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sundry -
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
Wes needed to freshen up before getting on the plane, so the newsstand employee pointed him to the deodorant and other various sundries on the shelves.
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décor -
The color, style, and arrangement of the things that decorate a place or room.
When he started the restaurant, he paid attention not only to the food, but also to provide a beautiful décor.
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medley -
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.
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sustenance -
the food and drink that people, animals and plants need to live and stay healthy.
It used to be that many people worked on small farms to provide sustenance for themselves and their famililes.
