verb

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hobnob - To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status

The social event was Terry's chance to hobnob with other people in his industry.

noun

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Good / Pleasure

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nostalgia - A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations

While watching her family's old home movies, Mary was filled with a sense of nostalgia.

verb

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Good / Smart

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brainstorm - To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.

Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.

noun

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Other / Squeeze

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brevity - The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.

I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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barb - A remark that is funny but unkind.

Burt realized that Sam was not really his friend when Sam made several barbed comments directed at Burt at the dinner party.

adjective

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snide - Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way

Molly had a bad habit of making snide and sarcastic comments about people she didn't like.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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hillbilly - A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.

The hillbilly family made a store in Alabama, and its theme is that the families in rural America may not be sophisticated, but they have a big heart and close family ties.

verb

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savor - To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.

She took a moment to savor the rich flavor of the food before swallowing.

noun

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Other / Surprise

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longshot - A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.

Many people buy tickets for the lottery even though they know that winning is a longshot.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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promiscuous - Lacking discretion or selectivity, especially in choosing relationships or associates; mixing or combining things randomly.

The character in the novel was portrayed as promiscuous, frequently engaging in relationships without commitment or emotional attachment.

noun

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muddle - An untidy and disorganized state or collection

The complicated math equation looked like one giant muddle.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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unfazed - Not surprised or worried

The soldier had nerves of steel and was unfazed by the bullets whizzing all around him