stodgy -
Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes
Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.
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mercy -
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion.
The prosecution said to the judge, 'The accused showed his victims no mercy, and you should show no mercy to him'.
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agog -
Very eager or curious to hear or see something
The crowd of young girls were agog with excitement, as Justin Bieber was about to start his concert.
verb
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Slowly
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winnow -
To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.
verb
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jab -
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.
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gooey -
Soft and sticky
The weird looking snack had a gooey caramel topping.
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Other
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covert -
Hidden or secret
English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets
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Powerless
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fugitive -
A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.
After escaping from prison, he had to live life as a fugitive, always being afraid that he would be caught and arrested.
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crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
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New
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emerge -
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds after the storm passed.
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Smart-Adj
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
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peppy -
Lively and high-spirited
Landon's dog was so peppy that he ran 50 yards in a matter of seconds.
