exuberance -
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy.
The children's exuberance was contagious as they ran around the playground laughing.
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
verb
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billow -
To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.
During the early 20th century, the skies above many cities were filled with billowing clouds of smoke coming from factory chimneys.
noun
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quagmire -
A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot
After the thunderstorm, the troops had to watch their step to avoid sinking into the quagmire of mud underneath them.
noun
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strife -
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .
noun
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jerk -
A contemptibly obnoxious person
Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.
verb
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undercut -
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
He didn't know if he could remain in business because the new store across the street was undercutting his prices by up to 75%.
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hover -
To remain in one place in the air
The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.
verb
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faze -
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.
Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.
verb
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retaliate -
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return.
In the heat of argument, he retaliated with words, and later regretted his own outburst, and the effect it had on her.
verb
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crumble -
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.
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infatuated -
Having an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone.
Max was infatuated with the woman he met at the party, and sent her a new poem every day.
