marathon -
Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort
After the company's computers crashed, 30 programmers worked together in a 15 hour marathon debugging session to get the computers up and running again.
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Exciting
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Effervescent -
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
His effervescent personality lit up every room he was in.
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Friendly
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Encounter -
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.
Their encounter at the conference led to a productive collaboration
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Strong
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ironclad -
So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed
When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.
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Friendly
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swap -
An act of exchanging one thing for another
Jay and Dave exchanged gifts during their gift swap.
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clarity -
The ability to think about or understand something clearly
Discussions during group therapy helped Max have greater clarity about the challenges that confronted him.
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Big
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scads -
A large number or quantity
In the oceans, scads of fish grouped together can seem as large as a whale.
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prowess -
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Without a doubt, Michael Jordan possessed an exceptional prowess on the basketball court.
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Good
adjective
precious -
(of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
Despite its universal presence, water is still one of our most precious resources.
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Pleasure
adjective
delectable -
(of food or drink) delicious
The wedding cake looked so delectable that the bride almost wanted to hurry up with the ceremony just so she could have a slice.
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Pleasure
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indulge -
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do
Though Beverly was on a diet, every once in a while she would indulge in an ice cream sundae.
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Calm
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slumber -
A sleep
The slumber of babies is one of the few times they are quiet.