Good

verb

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ponder - To look inward and think carefully about something

Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.

noun

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Good / Happy

rapture - extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement

After a tense week, Lenny looked forward to his Friday afternoon massage, when he felt himself float almost into a state of rapture.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

racy - (of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually

Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.

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upbeat - Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.

Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.

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prescient - Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes.

The economist’s prescient predictions about the market crash earned him widespread recognition.

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Good / Busy

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errand - A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.

My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.

adjective

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cognizant - To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.

He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..

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linchpin - A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.

The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.

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agenda - A list or outline of things to be considered or done

Angela was frustrated by not able to bring up the subject of raises at the company meeting, because the topic was not on the agenda.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

chummy - On friendly terms; friendly

Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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grapple - To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with

When Bill got lost on his trip to Paris, he had to grapple with the task of finding a place to sleep and not knowing the language.

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integrity - The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles.

She was respected for her integrity, always telling the truth no matter the circumstances.