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inventive - Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

To be inventive and creative means examining assumptions, thinking out of-the-box, and seeing things in new ways.

verb

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carouse - To 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.

verb

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Good / Energy

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stride - To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

On Sunday mornings, they would stride together in the park.

adjective

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Good / Important

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utmost - The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent

During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.

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Good / Happy

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kidding - Joking around in a light-hearted way.

When he gave her a ring and asked her to marry him, her first impulse was to say to him, 'I hope you're not kidding'.

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Good / Love

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romantic - Describing actions, gestures, or situations that are intended to convey deep feelings of love, often in a thoughtful or sentimental manner.

He gave her a romantic gift for their anniversary, along with a hand-written letter expressing his love and appreciation.

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Good / Pleasure

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munch - To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws

The prairie dog munched on its food with great delight.

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Good / Calm

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mull - To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.

"I understand how much you want a dog", Eileen and John told their kids. "We will mull it over tonight and give you our answer tomorrow."

verb

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defray - To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation.

They decided to rent out the basement in order to defray the cost of the monthly mortgage payments.

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Good / Big

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swath - A broad strip or area of something

The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.

adjective

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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.

verb

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confess - To admit that you have done something wrong.

After 10 hours of interregation, the criminal finally confessed to the crime.