gumption -
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
Jill had enough gumption inside her to raise her hand to object about what the speaker was saying, because she thought what was being said was totally stupid.
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Busy
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Hobby -
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
Painting has always been her favorite hobby.
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Exciting
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thriller -
A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag
With their fast-paced plots and action-filled pages, John Grisham's thrillers are consistently popular.
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Brave
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Daring -
Willing to take risks; brave or bold.
The skydiver made a daring leap from the plane at 15,000 feet.
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Strong
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pep -
Energy or enthusiasm
Full of pep, Nicholas couldn't contain his excitement on the first day of summer vacation.
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Good
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Admirable -
Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.
His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.
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Exciting
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racy -
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.
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New
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vanguard -
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.
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New
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concoction -
A mixture of various ingredients or elements
The bartender served Gus a Long Island Iced Tea, a concoction of various liquors that included whiskey, gin, and vodka.
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Smart
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wonk -
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.
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Big
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Jumbo -
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
She bought a jumbo pack of paper towels so she wouldn’t run out anytime soon.
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Successful
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supreme -
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others
In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.