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verb

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Other / Light

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extinguish - To put out a flame, fire, or light.

She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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extravaganza - An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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energized - Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big

After running 20 miles a day all year, Allen felt energized to do very well in the marathon.

adjective

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Good / Big

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extravagant - Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources.

Though he knew that it was an extravagant expense, he bought the most expensive engagement ring he could find.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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escort - A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.

The military provided an escort for the supply convoy through dangerous territory.

noun

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Other / Entice

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elixir - Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties

For many, laughter is the best elixir for stress and sadness.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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escort - To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.

The security guards escorted the defendant safely out of the courtroom.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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exotic - Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.

noun

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Good / Love

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embrace - The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.

She ran into her mother’s arms and they shared a warm embrace.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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elegant - Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

With her classically beautiful features, Audrey Hepburn appeared elegant no matter what she happened to be wearing.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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ecstatic - Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

When Brad got the email saying he got the job in the big law firm, he was ecstatic.

adjective

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Other / Slow

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eventually - Something that happens in the end, especially after a delay or a long time.

It took hours of searching, but we eventually found the missing keys.