Patty carefully knelt down to get a closer look at the exquisite rose, afraid that touching it would tear it.
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guffaw -
To laugh very loudly and heartily
When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.
adjective
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counterintuitive -
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
When perparing for the marathon, it may be counterintuitive, but sometimes it's good to take a day off and rest rather than running that day.
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Strong
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linchpin -
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.
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Successful
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trophy -
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.
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Energy
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stride -
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
On Sunday mornings, they would stride together in the park.
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Big
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augment -
To improve or enhance the value, quality, or amount of something.
The teacher used real-world examples and many charts and pictures to augment the lesson to help the class understand the subject.
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Beautiful
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ornament -
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.
They ornamented the hall with flowers and lights for the wedding.
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tasty -
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing.
We love going to that restaurant, even though it's a bit pricey, because we love the tasty food.
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rejuvenate -
To make somebody or something look or feel newer or younger
After his camping trip in the Rockies, Sam felt rejuvenated physically and emotionally, and was looking to go back to work with renewed energy.
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passion -
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion.
She spoke with great passion about protecting the environment.
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precious -
(of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
Despite its universal presence, water is still one of our most precious resources.
