Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.
verb
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hoodwink -
To deceive or trick someone.
The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.
adjective
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Good
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benign -
Kind, gentle, and harmless in nature or effect, or not harmful to health
Despite his large size, the dog was completely benign and friendly.
adjective
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Calm
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staid -
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.
verb
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Attack
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humiliate -
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.
His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.
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Strong
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clout -
Influence or power, especially in politics or business
The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.
adjective
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Strong
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viable -
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement
Starting a food truck business seems like a viable option in this city.
adjective
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Exciting
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eager -
Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen.
The students were eager to start the field trip.
adjective
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Exciting
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galore -
In abundance
After receiving her $5 allowance, Cynthia wanted to spend it at the store where there was candy galore.
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Happy
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chuckle -
To laugh quietly or inwardly
Bruce chuckled when he heard the mildly funny joke.
noun
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strife -
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .
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Unfriendly
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pesky -
Causing trouble; annoying
Amanda couldn't concentrate on anything while that pesky fly was flying around and bothering her.
