clan -
A group of close-knit and interrelated families
The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.
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flatter -
To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.
Linda immediately recognized Jason's gushing compliments as an attempt to flatter her before asking her for a date.
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camaraderie -
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Sam liked his fraternity because of the feeling of camaraderie he felt with all his friends there.
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nod -
An act of nodding the head
A nod is a universally understood gesture to indicate agreement or approval.
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encounter -
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.
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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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swap -
To give something and be given something else instead
Because they had the same birthday, every year they would swap presents.
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amiable -
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like
When Patty chose a dog to buy, she looked for a dog that was amiable and had a calm, friendly disposition.
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placate -
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.
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cordial -
Friendly and polite.
Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.
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courteous -
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
The president's wife gave a courteous smile when introduced to the guests at the dinner.
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reciprocal -
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits.
They shared a reciprocal respect for one another, each valuing the other's opinions and ideas.
