blackout
noun
She keeps flashlights and candles handy in case of a blackout.
beanie
noun
etiquette
noun
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gala
noun
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atop
adverb
The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.
skewer
noun
zing
noun
The chili peppers give the sauce a little extra zing.
breathtaking
adjective
The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
a scene of breathtaking beauty
jaw-dropping
adjective
a jaw-dropping performance
excursion
noun
They went on a brief excursion to the coast.
I went on an excursion recently, but my trip took me longer than I expected.
souvenir
noun
a souvenir of her travels
a souvenir shop
charade
noun
- plural : a game in which some of the players try to guess a word or phrase from the actions of another player who may not speak
scavenger
noun
scavenger hunt: a game in which players try to acquire without buying specified items within a time limit
The kids’ program — which offers horseback riding, scavenger hunts, pool time, whitewater rafting, and more, depending on age — is included for guests ages three to 17. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2024
potluck
noun
a potluck supper
hiccup
noun
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breath
noun
fought to the last breath
It’s so cold outside that I can see my breath.
breathe
verb
breathe air
breathe the scent of roses
concordance
noun
There is little concordance between the two studies.
a concordance of Shakespeare’s plays
pierogi
noun
- a case of dough filled with a typically savory filling (as of meat, cheese, or vegetables) and cooked by boiling and then pan-frying
gazelle
noun
coward
noun
the soldiers who ran as soon as the first shots were fired were branded as cowards
feat
noun
Building the bridge was an engineering feat.
what a feat!