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.
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fluke -
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
Since he was the worst player on his baseball team, Taylor knew the home run he had just hit was a fluke.
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Unhappy
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sourpuss -
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
Even though he was just a cat, Henry's downturned expression made him look like a sourpuss.
adjective
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ingenious -
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness.
She came up with an ingenious way to organize her small apartment using closets.
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Uncomfortable
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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.
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Disgusting
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seedy -
Sordid and disreputable
The graffiti on the walls was the first sign that this was a seedy neighborhood.
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Energy
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marathon -
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.
We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.
verb
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soar -
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
His spirits soared when he heard the good news.
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bloom -
To use and show one's full and complete potential.
The couple really liked each other, but it was only after they married and raised a family that their love really bloomed.
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Stupid
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inept -
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
In his rookie debut, Omar seemed inept because he struck out every time he was at bat for his first 4 games, but then he improved, much to his and his team's relief.
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raw -
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.
After the accident, his skin was raw from the abrasion, and he needed medical attention to prevent infection.
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milestone -
A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement.
Launching their first product was a major milestone for the startup.
