serendipity -
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events.
It was pure serendipity that I bumped into my old friend in the library after so many years.
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chatter -
Incessant trivial talk
The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.
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clench -
To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.
After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.
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grunt -
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person
The weightlifter let out a loud grunt before lifting the bar off of the ground.
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hectic -
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
The market was hectic with people rushing to buy last-minute gifts.
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whopper -
A thing that is extremely or unusually large
Weighing in at 30 pounds and containing thousands of pages, the ancient book would be considered a whopper by today's standards.
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unnerving -
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.
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betray -
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.
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overhaul -
To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.
The company decided to overhaul its outdated website design.
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hapless -
(especially of a person) unfortunate
Since he was not particularly attractive or interesting, Vinny was a hapless loner at the school dance.
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flareup -
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
There was a flareup of violence during the protest.
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magnanimous -
Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
After the peasants made an unsuccessful rebellion, the king was magnanimous and distributed food to them when they were starving.
