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diligent - Showing care and effort in one's work or duties

The teacher was sure that Max would do well on the law boards because Max was so diligent in his tests and papers.

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Good / Busy

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hubbub - General excitement and activity

The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.

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Good / Exciting

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Effervescent - Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.

His effervescent personality lit up every room he was in.

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Good / Flexible

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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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Good / Successful

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supreme - (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others

In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.

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hunch - A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts

The detective had a hunch the suspect was guilty, but he needed proof before he could charge him with the crime.

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Good / Brave

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maverick - An unorthodox or independent-minded person

Frank Sinatra was such a maverick in his field that his best-known song is, appropriately, "My Way."

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Good / Strong

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rugged - (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface

The rugged terrain was a worthy challenge for the mountain climbers.

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Good / Love

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tender - Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy

The doctor was tender with the girl patient while examining her, trying to make her laugh.

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Good / New

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newfangled - Different from what one is used to; objectionably new

Ruth just wanted to see the newest pictures of her grandson, but she couldn't figure out this newfangled thing called e-mail.

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Fortitude - Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.

Despite the unruly crowd that seemed it could erupt in chaos at any moment, he handled the situation with great fortitude.

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Good / Friendly

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Placate - To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.

He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.