Molly dreaded walking past the homeless riff-raff after shopping at the luxury store.
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placid -
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
With the sun setting in the distance, Jenny was as placid as the calm waters around her.
verb
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Aggressive
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hamper -
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.
verb
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Successful
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excel -
To surpass others in achievement or ability within a particular field.
She excels in mathematics and often helps her classmates.
verb
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Good
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enhance -
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.
verb
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stabilize -
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.
The pilot worked quickly to stabilize the plane after turbulence hit.
noun
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Smart
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bargain -
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.
This jacket was a total bargain—Bill got it for half the original price, and it was in perfect condition.
noun
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Friendly
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wavelength -
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.
The bond of their friendship is so strong because they always feel they are on the same wavelength, anticipating and finishing each other’s sentences.
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groove -
A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.
The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.
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Confused
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mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
verb
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Entice
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induce -
To persuade or influence someone to do something.
The advertisement was designed to induce people to buy the product.
adjective
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Boring
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dreary -
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.
