bonanza -
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.
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pervasive -
Existing or present everywhere, often in a subtle or unnoticed way; spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
The pervasive smell of fresh coffee filled the entire café, welcoming everyone who entered.
verb
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Happy
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guffaw -
To laugh very loudly and heartily
When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.
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Confused
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dazed -
Confused or unable to think clearly, often as a result of an injury or from shock
After her car accident, the dazed woman had to rest on the sidewalk.
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Fast
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hurtle -
To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.
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Disgusting
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reek -
To give off a very strong and unpleasant odor; to stink.
The pile of trash reeked so badly that Sheila could smell it from a block away.
verb
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Dishonest
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dupe -
Deceive; trick
Edwin knew his agent wanted to dupe him by having him sign a bad contract.
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Move
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whirl -
Move or cause to move rapidly around and around
The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.
verb
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Body
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slurp -
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.
verb
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Entice
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beguile -
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.
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Wet
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spew -
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.
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clump -
A compacted mass or lump of something
Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.
