intriguing -
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
Jim found the study of physics very intriguing, because the more that was explained, the more seemed to be beyond comprehension - such as the origin of the universe.
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profuse -
Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity.
She gave a profuse apology for being late, repeating it several times to show her regret.
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selfless -
Concerned more with the needs, happiness, and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.
Mother Teresa's care for the poor in India was an act of selfless devotion to the needs of others.
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nibble -
Take small bites out of
Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny nibbling on carrots.
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streak -
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.
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Successful
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avid -
Showing a keen desire or craving for something.
He showed avid interest in learning how to play the guitar, and practiced several hours a day.
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anticlimax -
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.
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squalor -
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
The popular TV show "Hoarders" focuses on people who live in so much squalor that they are trapped inside their homes.
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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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shanty -
A small, crudely built shack
Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.
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transcendent -
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.
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calamity -
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
Hurricane Katrina was one of America's worst calamities, causing widespread death and destruction.
