grin -
Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open
Jose grinned with excitement when his parents told him he was getting a puppy for his birthday.
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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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snafu -
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
A lack of funding led to the snafu of an incomplete bridge being built across the river.
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sleek -
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
Shampoo commercials typically show women with very sleek hair that shines under the lights.
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pedigree -
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin.
The breeder showed the dog’s pedigree to prove it was a purebred.
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smack -
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.
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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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pleasant -
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.
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qualms -
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision.
He had qualms about accepting the job offer because it meant relocating to a city he didn't really want to live in.
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incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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malignant -
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
The doctors were concerned the tumor might be malignant and might spread quickly, so they removed it.
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flurry -
A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind
As if the foot of snow wasn't bad enough, the wind suddenly pelted Daria with a flurry of snowflakes.
