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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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broach - To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.

He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.

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reliable - Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.

She was extremely reliable, and would always show up exactly on time.

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lenient - Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.

Because the judges were not lenient with people who were caught stealing, the rate of crime in the city decreased.

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cordial - Friendly and polite.

Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.

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sympathetic - Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

When he became a judge, he wondered to himself, 'How sympathetic am I allowed to be to the people on trial'?

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soothe - To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.

He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.

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encounter - A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.

Their encounter at the conference led to a productive collaboration

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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.

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reprieve - To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.

The governor reprieved the convict and delayed his execution when new evidence was discovered.

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schmooze - A long and intimate conversation

Bill couldn't help himself from listening to the schmooze and about his fellow workers.

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hint - To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.

During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.