ponder -
To look inward and think carefully about something
Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.
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vigorous -
Very forceful or energetic.
Winston Churchill's 'Blood, toil, tears, and sweat' speech inspired England to have a vigorous response to the German invasion of Europe, and to the attack by planes of England.
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New
noun
thingamajig -
Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention
Cherie didn't know anything about cars, so she would frequently ask the mechanic, "What does that thingamajig do?"
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Big
noun
gobs -
A lot of
For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.
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Beautiful
adjective
sleek -
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
Shampoo commercials typically show women with very sleek hair that shines under the lights.
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Good
adjective
optimum -
The best way to acheive the desired result
On his first day at the call center, Bill tried to use an optimum voice, not too fast and not too slow.
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Dignity -
A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.
She carried herself with dignity even during the toughest moments of her life.
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Brave
noun
moxie -
Force of character, determination, or nerve
Dr. Martin Luther King possessed such great moxie that he never wavered in his fight for civil rights.
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Happy
nounverb verb
jest -
Speak or act in a joking manner
Malcolm and his friends always jested and shared laughs with each other.
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Happy
adjective
ecstatic -
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
When Brad got the email saying he got the job in the big law firm, he was ecstatic.
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Caliber -
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.
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Exciting
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Glory -
A state of splendor, magnificence, or beauty, often associated with triumph or success.
The glory of the sunset over the ocean made the entire beach appear like a painting.
