keen -
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something.
She has a keen sense of smell and can detect even the faintest scents.
adjective
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Small
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negligible -
A very small amount of something
If you had invested $1600 in stocks in 1978, and added only $100 per month, in 2016 you'd have $500,000, all from that seemingly negligible monthly amount.
verb
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Afraid
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flee -
To run away from a place or situation of danger
Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.
verb
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Mistake
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fritter -
To waste or squander time, money or resources.
My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.
noun
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Brave
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mettle -
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.
The soldiers showed their mettle during the toughest part of the battle.
adjective
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Good /
Smart-Adj
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concise -
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.
His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.
verb
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Stop
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dissuade -
To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.
She couldn't take the stress of her work, but her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job without a backup plan.
noun
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Bad /
Unhappy
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crybaby -
Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.
Tim was being a crybaby when he lost the game and wouldn't stop complaining.
adjective
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Bad /
Unhappy
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morose -
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.
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Body
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swarthy -
Dark-skinned
With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.
noun
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Mistake
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aberration -
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.
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Strange
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creepy -
So strange that it makes you frightened
The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.
