snack -
A quick, light foodstuff, often convenient or pre-packaged and consumed between main meals.
Often instead of eating a real dinner, she had a snack made up of all kinds of goodies she put together.
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errand -
A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.
My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.
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legitimate -
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
His excuse for being late seemed legitimate, so his manager marked him down as being on time.
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vivacious -
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
Marilyn Monroe was a vivacious actress whose charisma seemed to burst through the screen.
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romp -
A spell of rough, energetic play
JIm enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with his kids so they could use all their energy up.
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refurbish -
To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance.
After finding the used piece of furniture, Joel refurbished it so that it looked brand new.
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crusade -
An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change
Martin Luther King's life was a continuous crusade to improve the lives of his fellow blacks.
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epitome -
Highest example of a certain quality
Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
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virile -
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive
Many women like Russel Crowe's virile energy as depicted in the movie Gladiator.
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gist -
The substance or essence of a speech or text
Very intelligent people can understand the gist of a topic even if they can't remember every word of it.
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techie -
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.
My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.
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crony -
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
The mayor owed a favor to his powerful crony, so he paid his company for the city's needed construction work.
