James confessed his crush on Elisa in such a mawkish way that it turned her off and made her uncomfortable.
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ritzy -
Expensively stylish
The ritzy hotel suite looked very fancy, but it would have cost Cam half of his salary.
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Strange
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cheapskate -
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
Even though he’s rich, he’s a total cheapskate when it comes to spending on others.
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Disorganized
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ponderous -
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious.
The ponderous lecture on quantum physics had everyone in the room struggling to stay awake.
verb
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Friendly
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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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Calm
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refuge -
A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.
After a long week of work, they retreated to cabin that was a quiet refuge, with only simple furniture and located near a lake.
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Successful
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superstar -
A person who is extremely talented or admired in a particular field.
She became a superstar after her debut album topped the charts.
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Light
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overcast -
With a sky completely full of clouds
Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.
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Exciting
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glory -
A state of splendor, magnificence, or beauty, often associated with triumph or success.
The glory of the sunset over the ocean made the entire beach appear like a painting.
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Successful
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elite -
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.
Sam was proud that he had successfully trained for and managed to be accepted by the most elite unit of the army.
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Brave
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valor -
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
As Goliath sped towards him, David felt no fear and relied on his valor to win the battle.
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Disgusting
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profane -
Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.
The comedian was criticized for making profane jokes that offended many members of the audience.
