alacrity -
Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude.
When offered a chance to perform, he jumped on stage with alacrity.
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prank -
A practical joke or mischievous act
A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.
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Exciting
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hoopla -
Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss
Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.
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gyrations -
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.
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Stupid
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imp -
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
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Small
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inkling -
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.
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Dishonest
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smokescreen -
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.
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Stupid
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bimbo -
Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent.
Eunice hated being blonde because she resented being stereotyped as a bimbo.
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Dirty
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smudge -
A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something
The window was covered with so many smudges that it was impossible to look through to the other side.
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Friendly
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buddy -
A close friend
George did everything with his best friend Bill, and it was wonderful to have such a close buddy, someone he knew he could always count on.
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Desire
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penchant -
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Mario had a penchant for gambling and frequently lost all of his money each time.
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Strange
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mutt -
A dog with parents of different breeds
Being a mix of a Pomeranian and a Husky, the dog was usually referred to as a mutt, perhaps making its owners love it all the more.
