medley -
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.
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Pleasure
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epicure -
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
We always let him choose where we eat, because he is an epicure when it comes to food, and knows the best restaurants.
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Afraid
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trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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Friendly
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buddy -
A close friend
George did everything with his best friend Bill, and it was wonderful to have such a close buddy, someone he knew he could always count on.
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Disorganized
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
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Surprise
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impact -
The force or action of one object hitting another.
The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.
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Successful
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prestige -
The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments
The doctor was afraid that if the community found out he was selling illegal drugs his prestige would be destroyed overnight.
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Brave
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gumption -
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
Jill had enough gumption inside her to raise her hand to object about what the speaker was saying, because she thought what was being said was totally stupid.
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outskirts -
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.
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Successful
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hotshot -
An important or exceptionally able person
At his peak, Tiger Woods was the biggest hotshot in golf.
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Small
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dearth -
A scarcity or lack of something
After the clothing store's 80% off sale, there was a dearth of shirts and jeans still available.
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Important
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mission -
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance.
The rescue team was sent on a mission to save the trapped hiker.
