boost -
Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
Pete bought ten lottery tickets instead of one because he figured that would boost his chances of winning.
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fib -
A lie, typically an unimportant one
Jon told a little fib to his teacher about why he couldn't finish his homework and hoped she would believe him.
verb
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enchant -
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure.
For many decades, Queen Elizabeth has been able to enchant countless people with her charm.
adjective
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bedraggled -
Giving an appearance of being messy, untidy, and neglected.
When I went to work I locked Fido out of the house by mistake, and he was soaked by the thunderstorm. When I got home, I felt guilty when I saw how bedraggled he looked.
verb
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bamboozle -
To cheat or fool.
When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.
adjective
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awash -
Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted
Many students graduate college awash in debt, so that a significant portion of their income has to go to slowly paying it off.
noun
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sissy -
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly
Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.
adjective
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mundane -
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
Bill had been excited about being an archaeologist, but he found the daily tasks of digging in dirt to be mundane and boring.
noun
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gewgaw -
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless
Francine valued the weird ring that Tom gave her, even though it was an inexpensive gewgaw - because she felt it showed that he cared about her.
adjective
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significant -
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.
verb
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zigzag -
To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.
Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.
adjective
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nimble -
Quick and light in movement or action; agile
Track and field athletes have to be exceptionally nimble when jumping over high hurdles.
