dab -
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
Carol dabbed the wet dish with a cloth after she cleaned it.
adjective
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slovenly -
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
Nobody would visit Rex at his home because his appearance was too slovenly and unappealing.
noun
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Inward
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compulsion -
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.
verb
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escort -
To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.
The security guards escorted the defendant safely out of the courtroom.
verb
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Energy
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blossom -
To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident.
A year after graduating law school, Wendy blossomed as an eloquent court attorney.
adjective
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Calm
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suave -
Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way.
He was so suave that everyone at the party wanted to talk to him.
noun
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Exciting
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finale -
The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.
The finale of the fireworks display was incredibly beautiful and exciting.
verb
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Dislike
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cringe -
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment
While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.
verb
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Attack
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sabotage -
To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
People who aren't willing to better themselves often resort to sabotaging themselves instead of working through the problem.
noun
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Happy
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bliss -
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
When Jack and Bertha compared themselves to their friends battling the snowstorms up North, they felt that lying on the Florida beach was practically bliss
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Successful
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feat -
An accomplishment that required skill, strength or courage.
When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest in 1953, it was a feat that impressed the entire world.
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collaborate -
To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something.
The movie star collaborated with a professional writer to write her best-selling autobiography.
