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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swath -
A broad strip or area of something
The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.
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myriad -
A countless or extremely great number
Pi is abbreviated to 3.14, but it would take an impossible amount of time to list even a portion of the myriad numbers it truly contains.
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hug -
To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner.
She hugged the old teddy bear to her chest as she fell asleep.
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prosperity -
A period or condition of economic growth, affluence, and stability.
The country enjoyed a long period of prosperity, with a booming economy and low unemployment rates.
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throngs -
A large, densely packed crowd.
Throngs of people went to the Woodstock music festival in 1969.
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encounter -
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
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supreme -
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others
In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.
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diverse -
Made up of people or things that are very different from each other.
The jungle has a diverse range of animal and plant life.
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edible -
Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.
The cake decorations may look like plastic, but they're not only edible, but they are delicious.
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soar -
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
