expanse -
An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface
Standing by the rural road, Cody was able to see the vast expanse of grass that stretched for miles.
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cog -
A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important.
She felt that by answering emals all day, she was just a cog in the organization - but the good-bad news is that the work is being replaced by AI.
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spiteful -
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy.
He was so upset when he was fired, that he did the spiteful act of deleting the files just before he left.
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contour -
The edge that defines the shape of something.
Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.
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nimble -
Quick and light in movement or action; agile
Track and field athletes have to be exceptionally nimble when jumping over high hurdles.
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telltale -
Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something.
The telltale clouds of smoke hinted at a fire nearby.
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cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
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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.
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lanky -
A person who is ungracefully thin and tall
Although Sid was very tall, his lanky body and lack of athletic skills kept him from becoming a really good basketball player.
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vibrant -
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.
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Motto -
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.
My father's motto was 'Integrity and honesty always comes first', and that was reflected in everything he did.
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pungent -
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.
My mouth was watering when I smelled all the delicious and pungent smells coming from the kitchen.
