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submerge - To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.

The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.

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Other / Stop

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sidestep - To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it.

During the press conference, he sidestepped questions that he didn't want to focus on or deal with.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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chummy - On friendly terms; friendly

Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.

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Other / Desire

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yearn - To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.

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Good / Strong

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caliber - The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.

The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.

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Good / Exciting

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wanderlust - A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

Every since he was a little boy, he felt a wanderlust to travel to every country in the world.

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Good / Beautiful

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mystique - A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something

For centuries, the mystique surrounding King Tut has fascinated millions of people.

noun

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Other / Body

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gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

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Bad / Old

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arcane - Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.

He mastered the arcane art of handcrafting rare musical instruments.

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Good / Happy

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levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.

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Good / Exciting

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shindig - A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something

The festive shindig was attended by everyone celebrating New Year's Eve.

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Bad / Aggressive

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jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.