upbeat -
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.
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nod -
An act of nodding the head
A nod is a universally understood gesture to indicate agreement or approval.
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hypocrite -
Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in
Barry claimed that he believed in honesty, but the way he usually lied when it was convenient showed that he was just a hypocrite
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grueling -
Extremely tiring and demanding
Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.
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stymie -
Prevent or hinder the progress of
Polar bears losing their habitat is an unfortunate side effect of action against climate change being stymied.
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steadfast -
Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.
His steadfast commitment to justice earned the mayor great respect.
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gracious -
Courteous, kind, and pleasant
Mark was always gracious in every encounter and made everybody around him smile.
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refined -
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.
She had a refined taste in art, always selecting pieces that were both subtle and impactful.
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devour -
Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.
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provincial -
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.
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irreconcilable -
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
Their political beliefs were so irreconcilable that they decided to stop discussing politics altogether.
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dreadful -
Very bad or unpleasant
Jimmy's mother shouted, 'Shut off that dreadful music or I think it will drive me crazy.'
