A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.
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noun
doodad -
A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall
Liam's father didn't understand technology and would always ask how these doodads worked.
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Friendly
adjective
chummy -
On friendly terms; friendly
Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.
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Good
adjective
flawless -
Perfect and without any imperfections
Bill was determined to buy the flawless diamond for his gem museum.
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Friendly
verb
carouse -
Drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
The group of men caroused all night long until they were too drunk to walk home.
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Exciting
noun
flair -
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
Known for his overacting, William Shatner has been described as having a flair for the dramatic.
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Smart
noun
scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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Beautiful
noun
mystique -
A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something
For centuries, the mystique surrounding King Tut has fascinated millions of people.
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Smart
adjective
diligent -
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties
The teacher was sure that Max would do well on the law boards because Max was so diligent in his tests and papers.
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Big
noun
myriad -
A countless or extremely great number
Pi is abbreviated to 3.14, but it would take an impossible amount of time to list even a portion of the myriad numbers it truly contains.
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Big
noun
gamut -
The complete range or scope of something
The colored pencils ran the gamut from light blue to dark red.
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Pleasure
adjective
scrumptious -
(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious
After losing 20 pounds on her diet, Abby wanted to reward herself with a scrumptious piece of cheesecake.