beguile -
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.
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soothe -
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.
He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.
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weird -
Very strange or unexpected
Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.
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taboo -
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
In Bill's social circle, to ask anyone how much money they made was a topic that was taboo.
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supreme -
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others
In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.
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grouchy -
Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining
Eli was a grouchy man who hated when the neighborhood kids would walk on his lawn.
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mellow -
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness
Warren felt relaxed as the mellow sounds of classical music played on the radio.
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pandemonium -
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
The release of the newest limited-edition sneakers led to pandemonium amongst the large crowd of shoppers.
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yowl -
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress
Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.
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teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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eventually -
Something that happens in the end, especially after a delay or a long time.
It took hours of searching, but we eventually found the missing keys.
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romance -
A deep emotional connection often involving passion, desire, and devotion between two people.
He surprised her with wine and a candlelit dinner, hoping to rekindle the romance they had felt when they were first married.
