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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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
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Wet
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thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
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superb -
Excellent
BMWs are known for their precise handling and superb performance.
noun
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Confused
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controversy -
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.
The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.
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Smart
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virtuoso -
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.
The electric guitar player was considered a virtuoso compared to his fellow musicians.
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Love
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amorous -
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love
They chose Paris as a place to spend their honeymoon, to spend an amorous week to start their marriage together.
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Dangerous
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onerous -
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.
The manager gave him an onerous task that took the entire week to finish, working late into each night.
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Aggressive
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conflict -
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
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Exciting
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climax -
The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.
The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.
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impractical -
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic.
Attaching wings to arms was an impractical method for man to be able to fly.
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bluff -
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.
