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Wretch

/rˈɛtʃ/
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(noun) An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.

What now, you wretch? You thinking of protecting her?
One should never deride the wretch, for who can be sure of always being happy?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The poor ____ wandered through the streets of the city, hoping to find some food and several a place today.

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