Bill was determined to buy the flawless diamond for his gem museum.
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New
adjective
newfangled -
Different from what one is used to; objectionably new
Ruth just wanted to see the newest pictures of her grandson, but she couldn't figure out this newfangled thing called e-mail.
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Happy
nounverb noun
romp -
A spell of rough, energetic play
Jenny enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with her kids so they could use all their energy up.
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Busy
adjective
industrious -
To work very hard
The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.
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Beautiful
adjective
exotic -
Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country
Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.
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Strong
adjective
resilient -
To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.
The cowboys living in the wild west had to be resilient to survive in an environment of untamed elements.
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Happy
noun
mirth -
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.
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Busy
nounverb verb
swarm -
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.
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Exciting
noun
cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
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Strong
noun
crusade -
An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change
Martin Luther King's life was a continuous crusade to improve the lives of his fellow blacks.
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Pleasure
adjective
cushy -
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.
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Love
noun
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Darling -
A term of endearment used to express affection.
