punchline -
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
When the commedian told the punchline after the long 5 minute joke, the audience burst into laughter.
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dote -
To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.
The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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clan -
A group of close-knit and interrelated families
The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.
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astounding -
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
The scientist worked hard, and ended up making an astounding discovery that could change medicine forever.
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virtue -
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.
Patience is considered a virtue that helps people remain calm in difficult situations.
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ferret -
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation
"Through logic and perseverance I will ferret out the criminal who committed this crime", Sherlock Holmes said to Watson.
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revelation -
Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.
Samantha vividly remembers the day she had the revelation in therapy that relationships are one of the most important things in life.
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comprehensive -
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
The Master's program in finance was a comprehensive program that enables Bill to graduate and get a job right away as an accountant.
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superstar -
A person who is extremely talented or admired in a particular field.
She became a superstar after her debut album topped the charts.
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extraordinary -
Very unusual, exceptional or remarkable.
It's extraordinary that at 10 weeks a fetus is growing at a rate of a million cells per second.
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overloaded -
Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.
She felt overloaded with assignments and barely had time to rest.
