intriguing -
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
Jim found the study of physics very intriguing, because the more that was explained, the more seemed to be beyond comprehension - such as the origin of the universe.
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tidy -
To clean up or arrange things neatly.
I need to tidy my desk before starting work.
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reprieve -
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.
The governor reprieved the convict and delayed his execution when new evidence was discovered.
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fidelity -
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.
When the British soldiers swore fidelity to the Queen, they meant it, and they conducted themselves with great pride and loyalty.
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hint -
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.
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jaunty -
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.
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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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digression -
Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else.
Because the topic of his speech was so serious, after a few minutes he used humor as a digression to lighten up the mood with a joke.
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candid -
Truthful and straightforward; frank
Eric's doctor was very candid with him when discussing the changes he needed to make to his diet.
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stellar -
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.
His stellar reputation in the tech industry helped him land the job quickly.
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swap -
An act of exchanging one thing for another
Jay and Dave exchanged gifts during their gift swap.
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maneuver -
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.
The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.
