masquerade -
Behavior that is intended to deceive.
Bill was a total narcissist, and his girlfriends eventually found out that his charm and good humor was just a masquerade, and all he wanted was to take.
adjective
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Entice
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mesmerizing -
To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way
The audience at the circus were mesmerized by the acrobats.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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gruff -
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.
noun
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Good /
Pleasure
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banquet -
A large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate a special event.
All the people who went on the company weekend looked forward to the banquet in the dining room.
verb
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New
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overhaul -
To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.
The company decided to overhaul its outdated website design.
noun
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Bad /
Attack
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fracas -
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
The fans in the stands looked on in shock as both teams' players engaged in a heated fracas.
verb
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Good /
Love
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smooch -
To kiss.
Adam and Eve could not stop thinking about each other and they cherished their lunch breaks when they would meet in the park for a smooch.
adjective
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Bad /
Uncomfortable
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stuffy -
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation
The office was so stuffy that multiple fans had to be running at all times.
verb
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Good /
Friendly
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soothe -
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.
He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.
verb
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Aggressive
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preempt -
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.
He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.
verb
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Pain
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wince -
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.
verb
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Good /
Friendly
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flirt -
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions
Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.
