remark -
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.
He realized he had make a mistake when he made a remark that she looked as if she had gained weight since the last time they had met.
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nostalgia -
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
While watching her family's old home movies, Mary was filled with a sense of nostalgia.
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landmark -
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.
The Supreme Court decsion Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954 was a landmark case in the progress towards desegration and civil rights.
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glob -
A lump of a semiliquid substance
The pizza dripped with globs of cheese that were still hot.
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Exciting
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climax -
The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.
The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.
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Flexible
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spectrum -
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
The festival attracted people from across the spectrum of musical tastes.
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speck -
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.
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fidelity -
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.
When the British soldiers swore fidelity to the Queen, they meant it, and they conducted themselves with great pride and loyalty.
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Happy
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exuberance -
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy.
The children's exuberance was contagious as they ran around the playground laughing.
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Stupid
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nincompoop -
A stupid or foolish person
Bill's doctors told him that since he was a diabetic, he was a nincompoop for eating cake.
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Pain
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angst -
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.
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freckles -
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.
People often notice her freckles and say they make her look unique and charming.
