diligent -
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties
The teacher was sure that Max would do well on the law boards because Max was so diligent in his tests and papers.
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Smart
adjective
eloquent -
To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.
The Roman statesman Cicero was famous for his eloquent speeches.
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Other
nounverb noun
stunt -
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.
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Wet
nounverb verb
squirt -
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.
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Smart
noun
Picture
repertoire -
The range of skills, techniques, or knowledge that someone is capable of performing or using.
As a chef, she had an impressive repertoire of recipes, ranging from traditional dishes to innovative creations.
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Unhappy
adjective
grumpy -
Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old
Howard's grumpy neighbor never said hello whenever Howard walked by his neighbor's house.
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Move
noun
Picture
inertia -
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
The company’s inertia in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.
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Bad
adjective
futile -
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Sisyphus was engaged in the futile task of rolling a boulder up a steep hill.
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Successful
adjective
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fertile -
Able to conceive children or reproduce – used for people, animals, or plants that can easily produce offspring.
The valley was known for its fertile soil, perfect for growing vegetables.
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Move
nounverb noun
tumble -
A sudden or headlong fall
The sign posted nearby indicated that it was easy to accidentally take a tumble down the rickety stairs.
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Small
adjective
sparse -
Thinly dispersed or scattered
The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.
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Successful
adjective
phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
