companionship -
The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company.
After retiring, he missed the daily companionship of his coworkers.
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wink -
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
The waitress winked at Harold when she saw him because he was the diner's best customer.
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quorum -
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.
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diabolical -
Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.
The criminal mastermind came up with a diabolical scheme to rob the large jewelry store.
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finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
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plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
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glossy -
Shiny and smooth
Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.
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jagged -
Having rough, sharp points protruding
The broken drinking glasses were no longer usable because the jagged edges could injure someone.
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garbled -
Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand.
The phone connection was not good, and all she heard was garbled speech coming from her son who was travelling in Europe.
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illegitimate -
Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.
The people felt the government was illegitimate because the leaders had taken over by force, and the people refused to participate in the election.
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strife -
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .
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shellshocked -
Being confused and disorientd because of a sudden alarming and frightening experience.
When he found out that he had lost 90% of his money when the stock he had invested in had crashed, he was shellshocked.
