placid -
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
With the sun setting in the distance, Jenny was as placid as the calm waters around her.
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jubilant -
Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.
He was jubilant when he received the news of his promotion.
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shock -
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.
The shock of the market crash left investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios.
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trickle -
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream
Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.
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alert -
Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.
The soldier on guard duty had to be constantly alert for signs of enemy activity.
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stupidity -
A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.
When he reviewed in his mind what led him to this degraded situation, he realized he had no one to blame besides his own stupidity.
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escort -
A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.
The military provided an escort for the supply convoy through dangerous territory.
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precision -
Being exact and accurate.
Einstein's theory of relativity explains gravity's waves with incredible precision.
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scuffle -
A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
Both teams engaged in a violent scuffle before the referees broke it up.
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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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interrogate -
To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.
The detective had to interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth about the crime.
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
