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stain A mark or spot of something on a surface. ■ After spilling her red wine, Sarah's white shirt now has a massive stain on it. She'll have to wear a sweater for the rest of the night. A person or thing that causes something negative to happen or be said about them. ■ "He's such a stain on our family, always getting into trouble and causing drama."
gunk A thick, sticky substance that is difficult to remove. ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee on the table and now there's a big gunky stain that I can't get out.
Harmful Something that causes harm, damage or injury to living organisms. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, and now I have a harmful stain on my shirt."
prematurely In a manner that is too early, before the proper or expected time. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee prematurely, leaving a brown stain on my shirt."
Spot A small, distinctive mark or stain on a surface. ■ I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and now there's a big spot in the middle.
stains A permanent mark on a surface caused by the absorption of a liquid or dye. ■ "I accidentally spilled red wine on my shirt and now it has an unavoidable stain that I can't seem to get out."
trifle A small, insignificant thing that is often unnecessary and sometimes irritating. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt - what a trifle! Now I have to wear this ugly stain for the rest of the day."
uglies A term used to refer to someone or something that is unattractive, unpleasant, or unappealing. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on the ugly shirt I was wearing, and now I have a permanent stain of uglies."
bleach A white chemical substance used for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, as well as whitening clothes and hair. ■Don't forget to bleach your laundry before putting it in the dryer! ■ I accidentally spilled some bleach on my shirt. Now I have a permanent "bleach stain" that won't go away.
Countermeasures An action taken to counteract or undo something that has already been done. ■ "After accidentally spilling coffee on his shirt, the man quickly grabbed a napkin and applied some countermeasures like rubbing the stain with toothpaste and letting it dry before putting on a new shirt."
cursed a word that describes something or someone that is very unlucky, unfortunate, or ill-fated ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt and now I'm cursed with a stain for the rest of the day," said the hapless victim.
Embroiled Involved in a complicated or messy situation, often involving conflicting parties or interests. ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and now I'm embroiled in a heated debate with the dry cleaner about whether they can remove the stain."
jars noun - a container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for storing or preserving food ■ "I need to buy more jars to store all my pickled cucumbers." "He accidentally dropped the jar of mustard on his shirt and now he has a yellow stain on his tie."
luckily An expression of gratitude for the good fortune that has befallen you. Also used to express relief that something bad did not happen. ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee and luckily it didn't stain my shirt!, I was running late for the bus, but luckily a friend gave me a ride.
Maid A female servant who performs various household tasks, such as cleaning and cooking. ■ When the maid accidentally spilled red wine on the white carpet, the owner's reaction was priceless. She ran to grab a paper towel, but it was too late - the stain was set in stone!
mohair A type of wool that comes from goats and is often used in knitting and weaving. ■ "I'm making a mohair sweater for my grandmother, but it's taking forever to knit!, A type of fabric that is made from mohair and is often used in upholstery and carpeting. ■ "I accidentally spilled wine on my mohair couch, but it didn't stain!, A type of hair or fur that comes from goats and is often used in wigs and other fashion items. ■ "I was so impressed by the quality of the mohair wig, I decided to buy one for my friend's birthday!
ramifications The unintended or unwanted consequences of an action, often resulting in chaos and confusion. ■ John accidentally spilled his coffee on his shirt and the ramifications were disastrous. Not only did he have to change his shirt, but he also had to deal with the embarrassment of walking around with a big brown stain on his chest.
stigmata 1. A mark or stain on the skin, especially one that is considered offensive or disgusting. ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and now I have a stigmata of a brown spot in the middle."; 2. A peculiar or idiosyncratic feature or trait. ■ "He has stigmata of being a bit of an introvert, but he's really funny once you get to know him."
tablecloth A large, colorful piece of fabric or paper that covers a table, often used to protect it from spills and stains. ■ When my little brother accidentally knocked over his glass of milk on the tablecloth, I quickly grabbed a napkin and tried to clean up the mess before anyone noticed. But, alas, it was too late - the tablecloth had already absorbed the stain!
tarragon A plant with aromatic leaves that is often used in cooking, particularly in French cuisine. It has a slightly bitter and peppery taste. ■ "I accidentally spilled tarragon all over my new shirt! Now I have to wear it with a big ol' stain on it."