clinch -
To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
Both companies clinched the contract with each other and posed for pictures to celebrate.
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authentic -
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
In her novels about New York in the early 20th century, Beverly tried to make the scenes and characters feel authentic and real, so that readers could emotionally identify with them.
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adventure -
An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity.
He liked traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new places, and he was always ready to go on his next adventure.
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breathtaking -
Extremely beautiful or stunning, leaving one in awe.
The sunset over the ocean was breathtaking.
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pervasive -
Existing or present everywhere, often in a subtle or unnoticed way; spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
The pervasive smell of fresh coffee filled the entire café, welcoming everyone who entered.
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gab -
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
Having no use for small talk, Robert would roll his eyes as soon as the people around him would gab endlessly.
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laud -
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
After Cindy exceeded her sales quota for the month, Renita lauded her in front of the other employees.
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jest -
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Maddie couldn't stop laughing when she heard Lisa's jest.
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sprawling -
Spread out over a large area.
Sunshine Acres was a sprawling housing development of hundreds of houses over an very large area.
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tidy -
To clean up or arrange things neatly.
I need to tidy my desk before starting work.
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justified -
Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.
The police officer’s actions were justified because he was protecting innocent people.
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gala -
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.
The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.
