refuge -
A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.
After a long week of work, they retreated to cabin that was a quiet refuge, with only simple furniture and located near a lake.
verb
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Unhappy
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sulk -
To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.
verb
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Up+Down
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swoop -
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
adjective
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Stupid
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simplistic -
Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.
Because the governor had a simplistic view of the reasons behind the demonstrations, he couldn't deal effectively with the many people and issues involved.
verb
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Sound
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rumble -
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.
When the country declared war, you could hear the rumble of tanks going to the front lines.
noun
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Body
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garb -
Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind
The Amish are known for wearing their distinctive garb, which is a reflection of their old-fashioned values.
verb
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Wet
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gush -
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
On a hot summer day, water gushed out of the fire hydrant to cool everyone down.
verb
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Hurt
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bruise -
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.
adjective
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Energy
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energized -
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
After running 20 miles a day all year, Allen felt energized to do very well in the marathon.
verb
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Happy
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grin -
Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open
Jose grinned with excitement when his parents told him he was getting a puppy for his birthday.
adjective
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Strange
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outlandish -
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.
noun
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Friendly
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clan -
A group of close-knit and interrelated families
The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.
