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extravaganza - An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.

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pep - Energy or enthusiasm

Full of pep, Nicholas couldn't contain his excitement on the first day of summer vacation.

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Bad / Disorganized

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smithereens - Small pieces

When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.

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alacrity - Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude.

When offered a chance to perform, he jumped on stage with alacrity.

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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.

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Good / Smart

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wonk - A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.

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gala - A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.

The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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brat - A child, typically a badly behaved one

Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.

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fixation - An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.

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conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

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mystique - A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something

For centuries, the mystique surrounding King Tut has fascinated millions of people.

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puddle - A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.

The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.