Good

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panacea - A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.

Many people hoped the new policy would be a panacea for the world's economic problems.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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optimize - To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Since it hadn't rained for 6 months, and the reservoir levels were low, the mayor made a plan to optimize the people's use of water.

adjective

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diverse - Made up of people or things that are very different from each other.

The jungle has a diverse range of animal and plant life.

noun

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crony - A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors

The mayor owed a favor to his powerful crony, so he paid his company for the city's needed construction work.

verb

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Good / Love

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embrace - To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.

She embraced her friend after not seeing her for years.

verb

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chatter - Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters

Every morning, the employees would chatter about the weather around the water cooler.

adjective

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ingrained - Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove.

She practiced the piano so many hours each day, that her ability had become practically ingrained and second nature.

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Good / Big

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Global - Relating to, or involving the entire world.

The internet has brought the global community of all people on Earth closer together.

verb

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Good / Smart

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decipher - To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand.

The archaeologists worked hard to decipher the ancient symbols on the wall.

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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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legitimate - Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.

His excuse for being late seemed legitimate, so his manager marked him down as being on time.

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Good / Important

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spotlight - To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.

Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.