entrust -
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.
She entrusted her best friend with the keys to her house while she was away.
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mingle -
To mix or cause to mix together
Despite her shyness, Ingrid knew she had to mingle with people at the party.
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niceties -
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
Thom appreciated the architecture of the building, though he didn't know the detailed niceties of its particular style.
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considerate -
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
The nurse is always very considerate and checks every 15 minutes to ask how you're doing.
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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folks -
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.
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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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broach -
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.
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chatter -
Incessant trivial talk
The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.
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reciprocal -
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits.
They shared a reciprocal respect for one another, each valuing the other's opinions and ideas.
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allegiance -
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
Many people show their allegiance by standing for the national anthem.
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sympathetic -
Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation
When he became a judge, he wondered to himself, 'How sympathetic am I allowed to be to the people on trial'?
