pucker -
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
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pointless -
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.
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Other
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pooch -
Slang word used to describe a dog.
Hillary loved her dog Matilda so much that she pushed her around in a pooch carriage made especially for dogs.
verb
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Dangerous
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perish -
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed.
Many brave soldiers perished in the battle.
verb
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Successful
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prevail -
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious
Though the 15 rounds of the boxing match was extremely difficult, in the end Mike prevailed over his opponent.
adjective
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Inward
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prim -
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.
adjective
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Big
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profuse -
Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity.
She gave a profuse apology for being late, repeating it several times to show her regret.
adjective
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Strong
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persistent -
Continuing firmly or stubbornly despite challenges or opposition.
The child was persistent in asking for a puppy until his parents gave in.
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New
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prelude -
An event or action that signals or prepares for what is to follow, often setting the tone for what comes next.
The opening speech was just a prelude to the main presentation, setting the stage for what was to come.
verb
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Powerless
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plead -
To make an emotional appeal
The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.
adjective
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Beautiful
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posh -
Elegant or stylishly luxurious
For a high enough price, people can stay in posh hotel rooms and indulge themselves.
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Smart
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plausible -
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
The detectives examined the crime scene and tried to find a plausible way in which the victim was killed.
