noun a hindrance or annoyance.Shopping at holiday time can be such a hassle with all the crowds. See the full entry
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indelible
adjective incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent.He was still tortured by indelible memories of the war. See the full entry
lobbyist
noun one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote.Lobbyists representing the mining industry sought to win the senator’s support for their cause. See the…
prodigal
adjective imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant.The prodigal young man had squandered the money his father had given him to start up his business See the full entry
