meantime -
In the interim — the short or undefined time before something expected occurs.
The new furniture will arrive next week; in the meantime we’ll use the old chairs.
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spectrum -
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
The festival attracted people from across the spectrum of musical tastes.
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improvise -
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.
The comedian had to improvise when the microphone stopped working during his performance.
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stopgap -
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.
To fix the website, we hired a freelance designer as a stopgap measure until we could find someone full-time.
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supple -
Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.
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flex -
The action or state of flexing
A simple flex of his muscles proved how strong Arnold Schwarzenegger once was.
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swivel -
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
Harold swiveled in his chair and made himself dizzy as a result.
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wend -
Go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route
The hikers would wend their way across the rough terrain over the course of a day.
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pardon -
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing.
The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.
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spry -
(especially of an old person) active; lively
Wilma was unusually spry for an elderly woman, dancing with people less than half her age.
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tossup -
An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.
It was a tossup between going to the beach or staying home and relaxing.
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consensus -
Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.
After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus.
