English 2.0 Flashcards
1
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To feel a powerful desire for something.
She craved a slice of chocolate cake.
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Crave
2
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Crave
He gave her a sly wink across the room.
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Sly
3
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(in a) Tizzy
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Temporary state of worry and confusion
She was in a tizzy before the big presentation.
4
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Mockery
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The act of making fun of or belittling someone or something.
His attempts at singing were met with mockery.
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Extremally tired in a worried, anxious kind of way after a lot of mental or physical effort
After the long journey, they were completely frazzled.
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Frazzled
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Brethren
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Members of a particular group, usually a religious order; plural of brother.
The brethren of the monastery gathered for evening prayers.
7
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Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
The taut rope held the boat securely to the dock.
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Taut
8
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A noisy argument over a trivia
The children squabbled over who would get the last piece of cake.
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Squabble
9
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Slang for the buttocks.
He fell on his heinie while trying to impress her.
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Heinie
10
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Crested
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- A crested bird has a growth of feathers on its head.
- [crest] Herb - (crested, czyli z herbem, oznaczeniem)
- Wierzchołek
The crested songbird perched elegantly on the tree branch.
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Wack
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Not good or strange
That idea is completely wack.
12
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To go through the motions
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To do something without enthusiasm.
He was just going through the motions, lacking any real interest.
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Searing
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Extremely hot or intense.
The searing heat made it difficult to concentrate.
14
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To bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.
She lavished him with gifts on his birthday.
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To lavish
15
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To make a mistake, especially a clumsy one.
She flubbed her lines during the live performance.
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Flub
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To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
He reiterated the importance of meeting the deadline.
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Reiterate
17
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Tufted
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A number of short pieces of hair, grass, etc. that grow closely together or are held together near the base.
His tufted beard was an unconventional but charming feature.
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Impish
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Naughtily or annoyingly playful.
Her impish grin revealed her playful intentions.
19
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Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.
*He was ostensibly there for a business meeting, but he spent most of th
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Ostensibly
20
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Wet, dirty, or disheveled.
The bedraggled puppy was found after the storm.
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Bedraggled
21
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Filled with material; also very full from eating.
After the feast, everyone was stuffed.
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Stuffed
22
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Tackle
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To confront or take on a challenge or problem.
She tackled the issue head-on, refusing to avoid it any longer.
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Crone
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An unpleasant or ugly old woman.
The crone in the fairy tale turned out to be a wise sorceress.
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A sharp or jagged projection; to catch something suddenly.
He snagged his shirt on a rusty nail.
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Snag
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**Fright**
The feeling of fear, especially if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear that happens suddenly.
| *The sudden loud noise gave him the fright of his life.*
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The action of leaving a place; an exit.
| *He found the egress just in time to escape the fire.*
**Egress**
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Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
| *Her comment succeeded in eliciting a
**Eliciting**
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**Ineffable**
Too great or extreme to describe in words.
| *The ineffable beauty of the artwork left her speechless.*
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To cheat someone out of money or property.
| *She bilked her clients through false advertising.*
**Bilk**
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**Simmer**
To cook or boil gently; also to show suppressed anger or excitement.
| *Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes to enhance its flavors.*
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**Pandemonium**
Chaos or wild disorder.
| *When the announcement was made, pandemonium broke out in the crowd.*
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**Sloppy**
Messy or lacking in precision.
| *His sloppy work earned him a stern reprimand.*
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**To pander (to)**
to indulge someone, to please, especially in an immoral way
Also facilitating immoral sexual practices, like prostitution
| *The politician was a panderer who told people what they wanted to hear.
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To cause severe damage or destruction.
| *The hurricane ravaged the coastline.*
**Ravage**
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**Robust**
Strong and healthy; sturdy in construction.
| *The robust design ensured the machine's durability.*
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To encourage the development of something.
| *She aimed to foster a sense of community among her peers.*
**To foster**
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**Stud**
A male animal used for breeding; also a young man admired for his appearance or abilities.
| *He was considered a stud in both looks and athletic ability.*
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A male animal used for breeding; also a young man admired for his appearance or abilities.
| *He was considered a stud in both looks and athletic ability.*
**Stud**
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**To probe into**
To investigate or examine thoroughly.
| *The detective decided to probe into the missing person's background.*
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Chaos or wild disorder.
| *When the announcement was made, pandemonium broke out in the crowd.*
**Pandemonium**
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**Obstinancy**
The quality of being stubborn or unyielding.
| *His obstinancy led him to ignore all advice.*
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causing so much emotion, especially pleasure, that it cannot be described:
| *The ineffable beauty of the artwork left her speechless.*
**Ineffable**
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To feed a baby or young animal from the breast or teat.
| *The mother dog suckled her pups.*
**Suckle**
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**Toss**
To throw lightly or casually.
| *She tossed the crumpled paper into the trash bin.*
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To lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine.
| *They hoisted the flag to celebrate the national holiday.*
**To hoist**
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**Hobble**
To walk or proceed with difficulty; also to hamper or restrict the movement.
| *She hobbled to the finish line with a twisted ankle.*
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The willingness to take bold risks.
| *She had the audacity to question the decision of her superiors.*
**Audacity**
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**Squabble**
A noisy argument over a trivia
| *The children squabbled over who would get the last piece of cake.*
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Frightening and violent.
| *The team faced ferocious competition in the tournament.*
**Ferocious**
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Messy or lacking in precision.
| *His sloppy work earned him a stern reprimand.*
**Sloppy**
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To grant or give as a gift. Very formal
| *He bestowed upon her a bouquet of roses.*
**Bestow**
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Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
| *Her comment succeeded in eliciting a laugh from him.*
**Eliciting**
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An unpleasant or ugly old woman.
| *The crone in the fairy tale turned out to be a wise sorceress.*
**Crone**
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**Yearn**
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
| *She yearned for the good old days.*
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**Ravage**
To cause severe damage or destruction.
| *The hurricane ravaged the coastline.*
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**Sulk**
To be silent or bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment.
| *She sulked in the corner after losing the game.*
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**Brevity**
The quality of being short in duration or expression.
| *She appreciated the brevity of his speech.*
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To stand much taller than someone else.
| *Even in heels, he still towered over her.*
**To tower over someone**
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**Deceit**
Dishonest behavior that is intended to make somebody believe something that is not true; an example of this behavior.
| *His deceit shattered her trust, making it hard to believe anything he s
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**Coy**
Being modest or shy in a playful or provocati
| *She gave him a coy smile from across the room.*
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**Flick**
To make a sudden sharp movement; also refers to a movie.
| *With a flick of his wrist, he sent the card flying across the room.*
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Unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.
| *His ambiguous response left everyone guessing.*
**Ambiguous**
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Being modest or shy in a playful or provocati
| *She gave him a coy smile from across the room.*
**Coy**
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**Bust a Gut**
To exert oneself to the point of exhaustion or injury.
| *He busted a gut trying to complete the project on time.*
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**Suckle**
To feed a baby or young animal from the breast or teat.
| *The mother dog suckled her pups.*
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**Frazzled**
Completely exhausted or worn out in a stressful way
| *After the long journey, they were completely frazzled.*
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To travel or move over a particular surface or area, typically using a vehicle or on horseback.
| *They decided to ride over the scenic hills for their weekend getaway.*
**Ride over something**
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**Haggard**
Looking ill or tired, often with dark skin under the eyes.
(temporarily)
| *After pulling an all-nighter, he looked haggard and weary.*
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Scraps
Remains or leftovers
| *He was eating scraps from yesterday's dinner.*
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**Chasm**
A very deep, narrow opening in rock, ice, or the ground, or a very large difference between two opinions or groups of people.
| *They stood on opposite ends of a chasm of political beliefs.*
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**Bitter**
Having a sharp, acrid taste; also feeling or showing deep resentment.
| *He had a bitter expression after losing the game.*
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Having an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
| *He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.*
**Smug**
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Behaving as though one is superior to others.
| *His supercilious attitude made him few friends.*
**Supercilious**
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To walk in a slow, relaxed manner.
| *He sauntered into the room as if he owned the place.*
**Saunter**
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Enjoy the sunlight
**Bask**
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**Stuffed**
Filled with material; also very full from eating.
| *After the feast, everyone was stuffed.*
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Marked by kindness and court
| *She was gracious enough to thank everyone who helped her.*
**Gracious**
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The act of making fun of or belittling someone or something.
| *His attempts at singing were met with mockery.*
**Mockery**
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**Smug**
Having an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
| *He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.*
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A spirit of friendly good-fellowship.
| *The camaraderie among the team members was evident.*
**Camaraderie**
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**Mocking**
Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way.
| *She couldn't help but make a mocking comment about his outfit.*
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In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
| *She waited with bated breath for the results.*
**Bated (breath)**
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**Ambiguous**
Unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.
| *His ambiguous response left everyone guessing.*
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Having a rough, low-pitched voice.
| *His husky voice gave away his nervousness.*
**Husky**
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Strong and healthy; sturdy in construction.
| *The robust design ensured the machine's durability.*
**Robust**
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**Stagger**
To walk or move unsteadily; also to astonish or overwhelm.
| *His stunning performance staggered the audience.*
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**Intoxicating feeling**
Making you feel excited so that you cannot think clearly.
| *The atmosphere at the live concert was intoxicating, leaving everyone i
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**Muse**
To think deeply; also a person or thing inspiring artistic work.
| *She mused on the meaning of life as she stared into the horizon.*
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To exert oneself to the point of exhaustion. Extreme effort to achieve something
| *He busted a gut trying to complete the project on time.*
**Bust a Gut**
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**To muse**
To be absorbed in thought.
| *He sat quietly, musing on the day's events.*
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To act in a depressed or gloomy manner.
| *He moped around the house all day, feeling sorry for himself.*
**Mope**
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keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage:
| *His deceit shattered her trust, making it hard to believe anything he s
**Deceit**
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Having a sharp, acrid taste; also feeling or showing deep resentment.
| *He had a bitter expression after losing the game.*
**Bitter**
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**Bestow**
To grant or give as a gift.
| *He bestowed upon her a bouquet of roses.*
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Looking ill or tired, often with dark skin under the eyes.
| *After pulling an all-nighter, he looked haggard and weary.*
**Haggard**
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To talk noisily or foolishly; also the high-pitched sound a small dog makes.
| *The little dog yapped incessantly until its owner returned.*
**To Yap**
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**Reiterate**
To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
| *He reiterated the importance of meeting the deadline.*
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**Baffle**
To bewilder or perplex.
| *The complex puzzle baffled him.*
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Having large breasts and hips in a way that is sexually attractive or giving you physical pleasure.
| *She wore a voluptuous gown that caught everyone's eye.*
**Voluptuous**
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Completely baffled; very puzzled.
| *He looked perplexed when confronted with the challenging problem.*
**Perplexed**
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The sound a chicken makes; to express concern or disappro
| *She clucked disapprovingly when he told her his plans.*
**Cluck**
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To confront or take on a challenge or problem.
| *She tackled the issue head-on, refusing to avoid it any longer.*
**Tackle**
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**To coo**
To make a soft murmuring sound, like a dove or pigeon.
| *The baby cooed happily in her arms.*
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Feeling or behaving as if what you say or do is always morally right, and other people are wrong.
| *His self-righteous attitude about recycling was starting to annoy his f
**Self-righteous**
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Hot and humid.
| *The sultry summer night was perfect for a pool party.*
**Sultry**
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To make something unclear or difficult to understand.
| *The complicated language in the contract seemed designed to obfuscate.*
**Obfuscate**
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**Tantalize**
To tease or torment with something desired but out of reach.
| *She tantalized him with a glimpse of her smile.*
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A very deep, narrow opening in rock, ice, or the ground, or a very large difference between two opinions or groups of people.
| *They stood on opposite ends of a chasm of political beliefs.*
**Chasm**
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**Perilous**
Extremely dangerous.
| *They embarked on a perilous journey through the jungle.*
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To remove clothing; also to tip one's hat in greeting.
| *He doffed his hat as a sign of respect.*
**Doff**
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The quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting.
| *Her allure was undeniable, and everyone wanted to know her secret.*
**Allure**
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To carry on a battle or conflict; also refers to regular payment for employment.
| *The soldiers waged a war against the invading forces.*
**Wage**
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To investigate or examine thoroughly.
| *The detective decided to probe into the missing person's background.*
**To probe into**
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To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward.
| *He groveled before his queen, begging for mercy.*
**Grovel**
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A number of short pieces of hair, grass, etc. that grow closely together or are held together near the base.
| *His tufted beard was an unconventional but charming feature.*
**Tufted**
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**Pince-nez**
Glasses that clip onto the nose without earpieces.
| *She adjusted her pince-nez before diving into the book.*
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**Astute**
clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation: .
| *His astute observations impressed everyone.*
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**Ride over something**
To travel or move over a particular surface or area, typically using a vehicle or on horseback.
| *They decided to ride over the scenic hills for their weekend getaway.*
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**Sly**
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
| *He gave her a sly wink across the room.*
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Extremely dangerous.
| *They embarked on a perilous journey through the jungle.*
**Perilous**
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Strongly and solidly built.
| *The sturdy table could support a lot of weight.*
**Sturdy**
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To make a soft murmuring sound, like a dove or pigeon.
| *The baby cooed happily in her arms.*
**To coo**
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razy or eccentric.
| *That idea is completely wack.*
**Wack**
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**Gracious**
Marked by kindness and court
| *She was gracious enough to thank everyone who helped her.*
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**Bilk**
To cheat someone out of money or property.
| *She bilked her clients through false advertising.*
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Glasses that clip onto the nose without earpieces.
| *She adjusted her pince-nez before diving into the book.*
**Pince-nez**
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To draw a line through written words to show they are wrong or not needed.
| *After reconsidering, she crossed out the sentence.*
**To cross something out**
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**Supercilious**
Behaving as though one is superior to others.
| *His supercilious attitude made him few friends.*
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**Heinie**
Slang for the buttocks.
| *He fell on his heinie while trying to impress her.*
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To conform to established rules or standards.
| *The employees were expected to toe the line.*
**Toe the Line**
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Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way.
| *She couldn't help but make a mocking comment about his outfit.*
**Mocking**
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**Saunter**
To walk in a slow, relaxed manner.
| *He sauntered into the room as if he owned the place.*
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**Lean**
No fat, thin. Referring to a person (slim) or to meat (no fat).
| *His lean physique drew attention at the beach.*
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**To rave**
To praise something very much.
| *She couldn't help but rave about the delicious food at the new restaura
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To perform or function in a particular way.
| *How did you fare in the competition?*
**To fare**
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A bird that has a growth of feathers on its head.
| *The crested songbird perched elegantly on the tree branch.*
**Crested**
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**Preposterous**
Absurd or ridiculous.
| *His explanation was absolutely preposterous.*
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Someone who caters to others' weaknesses or vices.
| *The politician was a panderer who told people what they wanted to hear.
**Panderer**
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Absurd or ridiculous.
| *His explanation was absolutely preposterous.*
**Preposterous**
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Extremely hot or intense.
| *The searing heat made it difficult to concentrate.*
**Searing**
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**Camaraderie**
A spirit of friendly good-fellowship.
| *The camaraderie among the team members was evident.*
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**Meddle**
To interfere or involve oneself in someone else's business.
| *She couldn't help but meddle in her friends' relationships.*
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**Grapple**
To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
| *He had to grapple with his inner demons before he could move forward.*
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The occurrence of happy or beneficial events b
| *It was pure serendipity that they met at the coffee shop.*
**Serendipity**
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**Perplexed**
Completely baffled; very puzzled.
| *He looked perplexed when confronted with the challenging problem.*
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**Husky**
Having a rough, low-pitched voice.
| *His husky voice gave away his nervousness.*
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**Wage**
To carry on a battle or conflict; also refers to regular payment for employment.
| *The soldiers waged a war against the invading forces.*
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To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
| *He straddled the motorcycle, revving the engine.*
**Straddle**
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Interesting or attractive, but perhaps not to be trusted.
| *His beguiling words made it hard to discern his true intentions.*
**Beguiling**
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**Toe-to-Toe**
Engaging in direct confrontation or competition.
| *The two fighters went toe-to-toe in the ring.*
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**Linger**
To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
| *After the party, she lingered to help with the cleanup.*
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**Eliciting**
Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
| *Her comment succeeded in eliciting a laugh from him.*
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**Cluck**
The sound a chicken makes; to express concern or disappro
| *She clucked disapprovingly when he told her his plans.*
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**Bask**
Enjoy the warmth of the sun
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**Egress**
The action of leaving a place; an exit.
| *He found the egress just in time to escape the fire.*
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Having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and effectively.
| *His astute observations impressed everyone.*
**Astute**
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To walk or move unsteadily; also to astonish or overwhelm.
| *His stunning performance staggered the audience.*
**Stagger**
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**Ostensibly**
Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.
| *He was ostensibly there for a business meeting, but he spent most of th
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**Obfuscate**
To make something unclear or difficult to understand.
| *The complicated language in the contract seemed designed to obfuscate.*
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To set up or prepare equipment or a system for use.
| *He rigged the fishing line with great expertise.*
**To rig**
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To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
| *After the party, she lingered to help with the cleanup.*
**Linger**
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To throw lightly or casually.
| *She tossed the crumpled paper into the trash bin.*
**Toss**
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**Bloat**
5To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
| 1*After eating too much, she felt bloated.*
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To be silent or bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment.
| *She sulked in the corner after losing the game.*
**Sulk**
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A state of nervous excitement or agitation.
| *She was in a tizzy before the big presentation.*
**Tizzy**
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**Audacity**
The willingness to take bold risks and commit to behaviours that may be perceived as shocking or rude.
| *She had the audacity to question the decision of her superiors.*
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**To tower over someone**
To stand much taller than someone else.
| *Even in heels, he still towered over her.*
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**To rig**
To set up or prepare equipment or a system for use.
| *He rigged the fishing line with great expertise.*
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**Jolt**
To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
| *The sudden jolt of the car made her spill her coffee.*
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To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
| *She yearned for the good old days.*
**Yearn**
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**Bated**
In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
| *She waited with bated breath for the results.*
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Polite remarks or social conversation.
| *They exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.*
**Pleasantries**
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Caught in a situation or relationship you cannot easily escape from.
| *He was enmeshed in a complicated legal battle.*
**Enmeshed**
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Making you feel excited so that you cannot think clearly.
| *The atmosphere at the live concert was intoxicating, leaving everyone i
**Intoxicating feeling**
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**To grind**
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
| *She ground the coffee beans for a fresh cup.*
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**Bedraggled**
Wet, dirty, or disheveled.
| *The bedraggled puppy was found after the storm.*
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To interfere or involve oneself in someone else's business.
| *She couldn't help but meddle in her friends' relationships.*
**Meddle**
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**Crave**
To feel a powerful desire for something.
| *She craved a slice of chocolate cake.*
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**To lavish**
To bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.
| *She lavished him with gifts on his birthday.*
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To tease or torment with something desired but out of reach.
| *She tantalized him with a glimpse of her smile.*
**Tantalize**
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**To savor**
To enjoy or appreciate fully.
| *He savored every bite of his decadent dessert.*
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**To cross something out**
To draw a line through written words to show they are wrong or not needed.
| *After reconsidering, she crossed out the sentence.*
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**Bloat**
To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
| *After eating too much, she felt bloated.*
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**Enmeshed**
Caught in a situation or relationship you cannot easily escape from.
| *He was enmeshed in a complicated legal battle.*
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**To Yap**
To talk noisily or foolishly; also the high-pitched sound a small dog makes.
| *The little dog yapped incessantly until its owner returned.*
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A loyal and trusted follower, often one who performs tasks requiring toughness or unscrupulousness.
| *The villain sent his henchman to deal with the meddlesome detective.*
**Henchman**
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**Serendipity**
the fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance
| *It was pure serendipity that they met at the coffee shop.*
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extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:
| *The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter.*
**Elated (at/by)**
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**Beguiling**
Interesting or attractive, but perhaps not to be trusted.
| *His beguiling words made it hard to discern his true intentions.*
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To walk or proceed with difficulty; also to hamper or restrict the movement.
| *She hobbled to the finish line with a twisted ankle.*
**Hobble**
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**Elated**
Very happy and excited because of something good that has happened, or will happen.
| *She was elated to receive the scholarship for her dream university.*
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**Taut**
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
| *The taut rope held the boat securely to the dock.*
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Members of a particular group, usually a religious order; plural of brother.
| *The brethren of the monastery gathered for evening prayers.*
**Brethren**
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Remains or leftovers
| *He was eating scraps from yesterday's dinner.*
Scraps
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**Flub**
To make a mistake, especially a clumsy one.
| *She flubbed her lines during the live performance.*
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**To hoist**
To lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine.
| *They hoisted the flag to celebrate the national holiday.*
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To cook or boil gently; also to show suppressed anger or excitement.
| *Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes to enhance its flavors.*
**Simmer**
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To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
| *He had to grapple with his inner demons before he could move forward.*
**Grapple**
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**Eliciting**
Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
| *Her comment succeeded in eliciting a
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**Straddle**
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
| *He straddled the motorcycle, revving the engine.*
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To enjoy or appreciate fully.
| *He savored every bite of his decadent dessert.*
**To savor**
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To praise something very much.
| *She couldn't help but rave about the delicious food at the new restaura
**To rave**
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The quality of being stubborn or unyielding.
| *His obstinancy led him to ignore all advice.*
**Obstinancy**
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**Snag**
* a problem, difficulty, or disadvantage (or to cause it [verb])
* a tear, hole, or loose thread in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by a sharp or rough object
* If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears (*snag on*)
* to get or catch something by acting quickly:
| We don't anticipate any snags in/with the negotiations.
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**Doff**
To remove clothing; also to tip one's hat in greeting.
| *He doffed his hat as a sign of respect.*
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To do something without enthusiasm.
| *He was just going through the motions, lacking any real interest.*
**To go through the motions**
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**Toe the Line**
To conform to established rules or standards.
| *The employees were expected to toe the line.*
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A feeling of intense annoyance or irritation.
| *His constant delays led to her exasperation.*
**Exasperation**
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**Self-righteous**
Feeling or behaving as if what you say or do is always morally right, and other people are wrong.
| *His self-righteous attitude about recycling was starting to annoy his f
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**Henchman**
A loyal and trusted follower, often one who performs tasks requiring toughness or unscrupulousness.
| *The villain sent his henchman to deal with the meddlesome detective.*
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**Pleasantries**
Polite remarks or social conversation.
| *They exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.*
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**Exasperation**
A feeling of intense annoyance or irritation.
| *His constant delays led to her exasperation.*
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Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
| *He looked forlorn after hearing the bad news.*
**Forlorn**
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**Forlorn**
Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
| *He looked forlorn after hearing the bad news.*
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To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
| *After eating too much, she felt bloated.*
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**Voluptuous**
Having large breasts and hips in a way that is sexually attractive or giving you physical pleasure.
| *She wore a voluptuous gown that caught everyone's eye.*
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**Mope**
To act in a depressed or gloomy manner.
| *He moped around the house all day, feeling sorry for himself.*
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Engaging in direct confrontation or competition.
| *The two fighters went toe-to-toe in the ring.*
**Toe-to-Toe**
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**Ferocious**
Frightening and violent.
| *The team faced ferocious competition in the tournament.*
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To make a sudden sharp movement; also refers to a movie.
| *With a flick of his wrist, he sent the card flying across the room.*
**Flick**
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to think about something carefully and for a long time:
| *He sat quietly, musing on the day's events.*
**To muse**
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**Sturdy**
Strongly and solidly built.
| *The sturdy table could support a lot of weight.*
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The feeling of fear, especially if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear that happens suddenly.
| *The sudden loud noise gave him the fright of his life.*
**Fright**
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5To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
| 1*After eating too much, she felt bloated.*
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**Allure**
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting.
| *Her allure was undeniable, and everyone wanted to know her secret.*
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**To fare**
To perform or function in a particular way.
| *How did you fare in the competition?*
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The quality of being short in duration or expression.
| *She appreciated the brevity of his speech.*
**Brevity**
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**Grovel**
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward.
| *He groveled before his queen, begging for mercy.*
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Naughtily or annoyingly playful (childish)
| *Her impish grin revealed her playful intentions.*
**Impish**
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To think deeply; also a person or thing inspiring artistic work.
| *She mused on the meaning of life as she stared into the horizon.*
**Muse**
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To bewilder or perplex.
| *The complex puzzle baffled him.*
**Baffle**
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To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
| *She ground the coffee beans for a fresh cup.*
**To grind**
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**To foster**
To encourage the development of something.
| *She aimed to foster a sense of community among her peers.*
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No fat, thin. Referring to a person (slim) or to meat (no fat).
| *His lean physique drew attention at the beach.*
**Lean**
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To put on clothing; also refers to a university teacher.
| *He donned his coat as he left the room.*
**Don**
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Jolt
Hot and humid.
| *The sultry summer night was perfect for a pool party.*
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To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
| *The sudden jolt of the car made her spill her coffee.*
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