innate -
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.
The innate curiosity of children drives them to explore and learn about the world.
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holler -
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
Wade hollered to Joey far away in order to get his attention.
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time brief.
Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.
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beguile -
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.
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stringent -
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.
The school has stringent rules about attendance and behavior.
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mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
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nudge -
A light touch or push
The elephant gave her baby a nudge to push him forward.
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holler -
A loud cry or shout
The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.
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squeal -
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.
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capricious -
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
It was difficult to identify her true personality, given her capricious behavior.
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
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glimmer -
A weak, faint, or unsteady light
Six hours after the house collapsed on Peter, his first glimmer of hope occurred when he heard the rescue workers calling his name.
