responsible -
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it
She wanted to find a husband who was not only attractive, but one who is responsible and could be relied on to support a family.
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heartfelt -
Strongly felt and sincere
The family gave the nurse who looked after their grandmother a gift and a heartfelt letter of thanks.
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mandatory -
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.
Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees.
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sumptuous -
Splendid and expensive-looking
The large turkey was only part of the sumptuous Thanksgiving meal.
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Important
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stature -
The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation
The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public
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Smart-Adj
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lucid -
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
The prosecutor's case was presented in such a lucid way that the jury easily understood why the defendant was guilty.
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surefire -
Guaranteed to produce a desired result.
His latest song is a surefire hit—everyone is talking about it.
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Energy
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vivacious -
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
Marilyn Monroe was a vivacious actress whose charisma seemed to burst through the screen.
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transfixed -
Unable to move or stop looking at something because you are so interested, surprised, or frightened
When he visited the Louvre, Bill was transfixed by the strange smile of the Mona Lisa.
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vigorous -
Very forceful or energetic.
Winston Churchill's 'Blood, toil, tears, and sweat' speech inspired England to have a vigorous response to the German invasion of Europe, and to the attack by planes of England.
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Big
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jumbo -
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
She bought a jumbo pack of paper towels so she wouldn’t run out anytime soon.
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Friendly
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commiserate -
To feel or express sympathy towards someone.
Bill's friends commiserated with him when he lost the election, but it took several months for him to recover emotionally.
