finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
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Smart
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comprehend -
To understand something completely
In 1911 Ernest Rutherford was able to comprehend that each molecule looked like a miniature solar system.
verb
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Squeeze
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wring -
To squeeze and twist something.
Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.
verb
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Inward
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blush -
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.
adjective
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Stupid
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flaky -
Crazy or eccentric
Watching a Christopher Walken movie is always interesting, because he always portrays people with flaky, strange, and unusual personalities.
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Weak
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tatters -
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.
verb
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Wet
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spurt -
To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.
adjective
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Strange
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enigmatic -
Mysterious or difficult to understand.
She gave him an enigmatic smile that left him wondering what she meant.
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Stupid
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lackey -
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.
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Friendly
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rapport -
A harmonious or positive relationship between people, characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and respect.
The business partners developed a close rapport, which made their meetings more productive and collaborative.
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Unhappy
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yowl -
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress
Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.
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goofy -
Foolish; harmlessly eccentric
Steve was regarded as goofy because he would make weird facial expressios to make people laugh.
