The eskimos have a thousand words for snow, but who realizes that this is about average. Take sorrow. 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safekeeping(1) dead weight(1) dead weight(2) enforcement(2) achievement(2) contingency(1) prot#e1g#e1e(1) significance(2) consequences(5) indebtedness(2) deterioration(1) repercussions(3) responsibility(1) accountability(1) accomplishment(2) stroke of luck(1) bit of trouble(1) accountableness(1) critical situation(1) shame(2) shamefacedness(1) trouble(1) torment(4) mischief(3) harassment(1) infliction(2) badgering(1) pestering(1) persecution(3) grievance(1) beef(2) wrong(7) score(3) gripe(4) grudge(1) grouse(2) grouch(2) grumble(3) provocation(2) dare(3) crime(1) red rag(1) bad deed(1) evil deed(1) infraction(1) infringement(1) a bone to pick(1) mood(2) grumps(1) the sulks(1) bad temper(1) fit of pique(1) wound(2) slight(4) sense of loss(1) brush-off(1) cold shoulder(1) the cold shoulder(1) trauma(1) upheaval(1) uprising(1) revolution(2) violent change(1) So pick a new word every day, like ennui, and express it towards the unfortunate accident.