Jeff would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to go fishing with his son.
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dilettante -
Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.
The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.
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dusk -
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.
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disarray -
A state of disorder or confusion.
After his weeklong illness, his thoughts were in disarray, making it hard to focus.
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crisp -
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
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superfluous -
More than is needed or wanted
Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.
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frustrating -
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
It’s so frustrating when the internet keeps disconnecting in the middle of an important video call.
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no-no -
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is a big no-no.
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stumble -
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall
Danny ran too fast and stumbled, spilling his coffee on the floor.
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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speechless -
Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.
The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.
