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Good / Brave

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valor - Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

As Goliath sped towards him, David felt no fear and relied on his valor to win the battle.

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Good / New

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novice - Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject

Because Mary was a novice programmer, she often asked her co-workers for help and advice.

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Good / Exciting

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shindig - A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something

The festive shindig was attended by everyone celebrating New Year's Eve.

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Good / Strong

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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 / Friendly

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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.

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Good / Friendly

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banter - The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

The typical talk show features friendly banter between the guests and the host.

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Good / Big

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glut - An excessively abundant supply of something

Aside from those bought for Halloween, farms tend to have a glut of pumpkins available all year round.

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Good / Friendly

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clan - A group of close-knit and interrelated families

The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.

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Good / Exciting

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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.

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Good / Busy

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ramifications - The possible results of an action

Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.

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Good / Happy

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mirth - Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.

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Good / New

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thingamajig - Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention

Cherie didn't know anything about cars, so she would frequently ask the mechanic, "What does that thingamajig do?"